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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.43, 1,534.82 and 646.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.43, 1,534.82 and 646.59 is: 892.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.43 : 1,534.82 = 646.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.43/1,534.82 = 646.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.43x = 1,534.82 × 646.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.43x = 992,396.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,396.03/1,112.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.10

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