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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.06, 1,536.17 and 640.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.06, 1,536.17 and 640.94 is: 884.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.06 : 1,536.17 = 640.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.06/1,536.17 = 640.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.06x = 1,536.17 × 640.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.06x = 984,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,592.80/1,113.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.58

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