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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.92, 1,538.31 and 648.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.92, 1,538.31 and 648.90 is: 895.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.92 : 1,538.31 = 648.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.92/1,538.31 = 648.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.92x = 1,538.31 × 648.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.92x = 998,209.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,209.36/1,114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.32

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