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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.48, 1,536.82 and 641.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.48, 1,536.82 and 641.69 is: 885.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.48 : 1,536.82 = 641.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.48/1,536.82 = 641.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.48x = 1,536.82 × 641.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.48x = 986,158.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,158.82/1,113.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.65

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