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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.76, 1,534.25 and 646.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.76, 1,534.25 and 646.01 is: 891.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.76 : 1,534.25 = 646.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.76/1,534.25 = 646.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.76x = 1,534.25 × 646.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.76x = 991,137.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,137.61/1,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.50

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