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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.91, 1,535.74 and 640.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.91, 1,535.74 and 640.47 is: 883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.91 : 1,535.74 = 640.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.91/1,535.74 = 640.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.91x = 1,535.74 × 640.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.91x = 983,595.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,595.40/1,112.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.80

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