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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.32, 1,533.42 and 645.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.32, 1,533.42 and 645.48 is: 890.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.32 : 1,533.42 = 645.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.32/1,533.42 = 645.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.32x = 1,533.42 × 645.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.32x = 989,791.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,791.94/1,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.65

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