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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.88, 1,535.28 and 646.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.88, 1,535.28 and 646.88 is: 892.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.88 : 1,535.28 = 646.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.88/1,535.28 = 646.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.88x = 1,535.28 × 646.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.88x = 993,141.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,141.93/1,112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.41

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