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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.78, 1,538.52 and 649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.78, 1,538.52 and 649 is: 895.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.78 : 1,538.52 = 649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.78/1,538.52 = 649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.78x = 1,538.52 × 649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.78x = 998,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,499.48/1,114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.69

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