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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.03, 1,537.46 and 648.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.03, 1,537.46 and 648.25 is: 894.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.03 : 1,537.46 = 648.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.03/1,537.46 = 648.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.03x = 1,537.46 × 648.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.03x = 996,658.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,658.45/1,114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.64

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