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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.56, 1,538.10 and 642.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.56, 1,538.10 and 642.36 is: 886.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.56 : 1,538.10 = 642.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.56/1,538.10 = 642.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.56x = 1,538.10 × 642.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.56x = 988,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,013.92/1,114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.46

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