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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.64, 1,534.20 and 946.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.64, 1,534.20 and 946.58 is: 1,306.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.64 : 1,534.20 = 946.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.64/1,534.20 = 946.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.64x = 1,534.20 × 946.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.64x = 1,452,243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,243.04/1,111.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.40

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