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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.80, 1,548.11 and 624.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.80, 1,548.11 and 624.42 is: 861.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.80 : 1,548.11 = 624.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.80/1,548.11 = 624.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.80x = 1,548.11 × 624.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.80x = 966,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,667.72/1,121.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.72

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