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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.50, 1,536.72 and 647.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.50, 1,536.72 and 647.84 is: 894.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.50 : 1,536.72 = 647.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.50/1,536.72 = 647.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.50x = 1,536.72 × 647.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.50x = 995,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,548.68/1,113.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.07

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