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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.68, 1,534.14 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.68, 1,534.14 and 646.20 is: 891.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.68 : 1,534.14 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.68/1,534.14 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.68x = 1,534.14 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.68x = 991,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,361.27/1,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.77

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