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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.28, 1,536.30 and 647.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.28, 1,536.30 and 647.56 is: 893.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.28 : 1,536.30 = 647.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.28/1,536.30 = 647.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.28x = 1,536.30 × 647.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.28x = 994,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,846.43/1,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.62

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