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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.17, 1,548.61 and 624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.17, 1,548.61 and 624.80 is: 862.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.17 : 1,548.61 = 624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.17/1,548.61 = 624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.17x = 1,548.61 × 624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.17x = 967,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,571.53/1,122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.23

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