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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.62, 1,536.86 and 671.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.62, 1,536.86 and 671.59 is: 926.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.62 : 1,536.86 = 671.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.62/1,536.86 = 671.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.62x = 1,536.86 × 671.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.62x = 1,032,128.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,128.77/1,113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.82

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