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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.64, 1,535.36 and 646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.64, 1,535.36 and 646.80 is: 892.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.64 : 1,535.36 = 646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.64/1,535.36 = 646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.64x = 1,535.36 × 646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.64x = 993,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,070.85/1,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.54

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