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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.29, 1,534.92 and 640.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.29, 1,534.92 and 640.26 is: 883.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.29 : 1,534.92 = 640.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.29/1,534.92 = 640.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.29x = 1,534.92 × 640.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.29x = 982,737.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,737.00/1,112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.53

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