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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.76, 1,535.63 and 647.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.76, 1,535.63 and 647.01 is: 892.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.76 : 1,535.63 = 647.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.76/1,535.63 = 647.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.76x = 1,535.63 × 647.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.76x = 993,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,567.97/1,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.89

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