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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.81, 1,548.17 and 624.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.81, 1,548.17 and 624.48 is: 861.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.81 : 1,548.17 = 624.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.81/1,548.17 = 624.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.81x = 1,548.17 × 624.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.81x = 966,794.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,794.62/1,121.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.82

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