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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.81, 1,548.16 and 624.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.81, 1,548.16 and 624.49 is: 861.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.81 : 1,548.16 = 624.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.81/1,548.16 = 624.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.81x = 1,548.16 × 624.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.81x = 966,810.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,810.01/1,121.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.83

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