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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.39, 1,536.49 and 647.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.39, 1,536.49 and 647.64 is: 893.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.39 : 1,536.49 = 647.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.39/1,536.49 = 647.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.39x = 1,536.49 × 647.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.39x = 995,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,089.15/1,113.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.75

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