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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.14, 1,548.50 and 624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.14, 1,548.50 and 624.80 is: 862.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.14 : 1,548.50 = 624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.14/1,548.50 = 624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.14x = 1,548.50 × 624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.14x = 967,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,491.93/1,122.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.19

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