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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.28, 1,535.04 and 646.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.28, 1,535.04 and 646.56 is: 892.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.28 : 1,535.04 = 646.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.28/1,535.04 = 646.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.28x = 1,535.04 × 646.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.28x = 992,495.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,495.46/1,112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.31

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