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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.13, 1,548.64 and 624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.13, 1,548.64 and 624.76 is: 862.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.13 : 1,548.64 = 624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.13/1,548.64 = 624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.13x = 1,548.64 × 624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.13x = 967,528.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,528.33/1,122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.22

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