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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.72, 1,538.40 and 649.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.72, 1,538.40 and 649.04 is: 895.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.72 : 1,538.40 = 649.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.72/1,538.40 = 649.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.72x = 1,538.40 × 649.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.72x = 998,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,483.14/1,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.73

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