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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.84, 1,535.58 and 640.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.84, 1,535.58 and 640.74 is: 884.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.84 : 1,535.58 = 640.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.84/1,535.58 = 640.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.84x = 1,535.58 × 640.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.84x = 983,907.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,907.53/1,112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.15

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