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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.05, 1,537.35 and 641.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.05, 1,537.35 and 641.93 is: 885.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.05 : 1,537.35 = 641.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.05/1,537.35 = 641.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.05x = 1,537.35 × 641.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.05x = 986,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,873.25/1,114.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.84

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