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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.89, 1,536.95 and 648.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.89, 1,536.95 and 648.05 is: 894.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.89 : 1,536.95 = 648.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.89/1,536.95 = 648.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.89x = 1,536.95 × 648.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.89x = 996,014.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,014.38/1,113.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.18

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