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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.63, 1,535.72 and 640.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.63, 1,535.72 and 640.58 is: 884.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.63 : 1,535.72 = 640.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.63/1,535.72 = 640.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.63x = 1,535.72 × 640.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.63x = 983,740.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,740.64/1,112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.16

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