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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.16, 1,535.16 and 646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.16, 1,535.16 and 646.80 is: 892.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.16 : 1,535.16 = 646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.16/1,535.16 = 646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.16x = 1,535.16 × 646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.16x = 992,941.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,941.49/1,112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.80

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