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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.56, 1,536.90 and 648.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.56, 1,536.90 and 648.08 is: 894.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.56 : 1,536.90 = 648.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.56/1,536.90 = 648.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.56x = 1,536.90 × 648.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.56x = 996,034.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,034.15/1,113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.46

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