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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.27, 1,535.04 and 640.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.27, 1,535.04 and 640.26 is: 883.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.27 : 1,535.04 = 640.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.27/1,535.04 = 640.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.27x = 1,535.04 × 640.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.27x = 982,824.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,824.71/1,112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.62

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