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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.32, 1,543.34 and 646.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.32, 1,543.34 and 646.22 is: 891.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.32 : 1,543.34 = 646.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.32/1,543.34 = 646.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.32x = 1,543.34 × 646.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.32x = 997,337.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,337.17/1,118.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.82

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