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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.76, 1,536.99 and 641.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.76, 1,536.99 and 641.65 is: 885.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.76 : 1,536.99 = 641.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.76/1,536.99 = 641.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.76x = 1,536.99 × 641.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.76x = 986,211.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,211.95/1,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.48

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