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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.29, 1,548.70 and 624.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.29, 1,548.70 and 624.97 is: 862.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.29 : 1,548.70 = 624.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.29/1,548.70 = 624.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.29x = 1,548.70 × 624.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.29x = 967,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,885.60/1,122.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.42

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