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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.26, 1,548.70 and 624.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.26, 1,548.70 and 624.89 is: 862.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.26 : 1,548.70 = 624.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.26/1,548.70 = 624.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.26x = 1,548.70 × 624.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.26x = 967,767.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,767.14/1,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.34

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