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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.07, 1,537.53 and 641.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.07, 1,537.53 and 641.99 is: 886.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.07 : 1,537.53 = 641.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.07/1,537.53 = 641.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.07x = 1,537.53 × 641.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.07x = 987,073.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,073.60/1,114.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.00

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