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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.57, 1,535.31 and 646.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.57, 1,535.31 and 646.82 is: 892.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.57 : 1,535.31 = 646.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.57/1,535.31 = 646.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.57x = 1,535.31 × 646.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.57x = 993,061.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,061.54/1,112.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.59

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