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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.06, 1,534.83 and 646.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.06, 1,534.83 and 646.58 is: 892.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.06 : 1,534.83 = 646.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.06/1,534.83 = 646.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.06x = 1,534.83 × 646.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.06x = 992,390.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,390.38/1,112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.39

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