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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.96, 1,548.27 and 624.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.96, 1,548.27 and 624.56 is: 861.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.96 : 1,548.27 = 624.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.96/1,548.27 = 624.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.96x = 1,548.27 × 624.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.96x = 966,987.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,987.51/1,121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.87

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