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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.79, 1,535.68 and 640.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.79, 1,535.68 and 640.84 is: 884.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.79 : 1,535.68 = 640.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.79/1,535.68 = 640.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.79x = 1,535.68 × 640.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.79x = 984,122.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,122.50/1,112.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.38

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