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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.16, 1,548.50 and 624.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.16, 1,548.50 and 624.70 is: 862.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.16 : 1,548.50 = 624.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.16/1,548.50 = 624.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.16x = 1,548.50 × 624.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.16x = 967,354.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,354.13/1,122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.05

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