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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.84, 1,535.73 and 640.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.84, 1,535.73 and 640.84 is: 884.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.84 : 1,535.73 = 640.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.84/1,535.73 = 640.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.84x = 1,535.73 × 640.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.84x = 984,149.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,149.53/1,112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.36

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