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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.56, 1,535.04 and 646.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.56, 1,535.04 and 646.48 is: 891.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.56 : 1,535.04 = 646.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.56/1,535.04 = 646.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.56x = 1,535.04 × 646.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.56x = 992,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,372.66/1,112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.97

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