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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.76, 1,536.87 and 641.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.76, 1,536.87 and 641.65 is: 885.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.76 : 1,536.87 = 641.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.76/1,536.87 = 641.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.76x = 1,536.87 × 641.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.76x = 986,131.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,131.20/1,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.41

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