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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.33, 1,536.43 and 641.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.33, 1,536.43 and 641.31 is: 885.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.33 : 1,536.43 = 641.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.33/1,536.43 = 641.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.33x = 1,536.43 × 641.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.33x = 985,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,327.92/1,113.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.03

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