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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.99, 1,537.11 and 641.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.99, 1,537.11 and 641.82 is: 885.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.99 : 1,537.11 = 641.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.99/1,537.11 = 641.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.99x = 1,537.11 × 641.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.99x = 986,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,553.70/1,113.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.61

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