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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.70, 1,538.48 and 642.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.70, 1,538.48 and 642.51 is: 886.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.70 : 1,538.48 = 642.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.70/1,538.48 = 642.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.70x = 1,538.48 × 642.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.70x = 988,493.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,493.75/1,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.78

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