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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.08, 1,537.68 and 648.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.08, 1,537.68 and 648.42 is: 894.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.08 : 1,537.68 = 648.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.08/1,537.68 = 648.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.08x = 1,537.68 × 648.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.08x = 997,062.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,062.47/1,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.96

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