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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.64, 1,538.22 and 648.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.64, 1,538.22 and 648.88 is: 895.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.64 : 1,538.22 = 648.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.64/1,538.22 = 648.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.64x = 1,538.22 × 648.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.64x = 998,120.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,120.19/1,114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.46

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