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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.15, 1,534.66 and 639.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.15, 1,534.66 and 639.92 is: 883.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.15 : 1,534.66 = 639.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.15/1,534.66 = 639.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.15x = 1,534.66 × 639.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.15x = 982,062.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,062.05/1,112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.03

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