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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114, 1,537.60 and 648.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114, 1,537.60 and 648.52 is: 895.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114 : 1,537.60 = 648.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114/1,537.60 = 648.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114x = 1,537.60 × 648.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114x = 997,164.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,164.35/1,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.12

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