Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.76, 1,535.62 and 647
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,112.76, 1,535.62 and 647 is: 892.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,112.76 : 1,535.62 = 647 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,112.76/1,535.62 = 647/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,112.76x = 1,535.62 × 647 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,112.76x = 993,546.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,546.14/1,112.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892.87
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