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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.44, 1,533.36 and 645.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.44, 1,533.36 and 645.60 is: 890.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.44 : 1,533.36 = 645.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.44/1,533.36 = 645.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.44x = 1,533.36 × 645.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.44x = 989,937.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,937.22/1,111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.68

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