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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.64, 1,535.34 and 640.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.64, 1,535.34 and 640.62 is: 884.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.64 : 1,535.34 = 640.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.64/1,535.34 = 640.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.64x = 1,535.34 × 640.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.64x = 983,569.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,569.51/1,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.00

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