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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.53, 1,538.22 and 642.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.53, 1,538.22 and 642.51 is: 886.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.53 : 1,538.22 = 642.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.53/1,538.22 = 642.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.53x = 1,538.22 × 642.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.53x = 988,321.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,321.73/1,114.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.76

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