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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.68, 1,535.44 and 640.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.68, 1,535.44 and 640.50 is: 883.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.68 : 1,535.44 = 640.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.68/1,535.44 = 640.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.68x = 1,535.44 × 640.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.68x = 983,455.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,455.88/1,112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.86

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