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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.83, 1,538.62 and 642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.83, 1,538.62 and 642.80 is: 887.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.83 : 1,538.62 = 642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.83/1,538.62 = 642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.83x = 1,538.62 × 642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.83x = 989,027.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,027.18/1,114.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.16

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