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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.83, 1,548.03 and 624.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.83, 1,548.03 and 624.46 is: 861.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.83 : 1,548.03 = 624.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.83/1,548.03 = 624.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.83x = 1,548.03 × 624.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.83x = 966,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,682.81/1,121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.70

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