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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.38, 1,543.24 and 646.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.38, 1,543.24 and 646.30 is: 891.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.38 : 1,543.24 = 646.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.38/1,543.24 = 646.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.38x = 1,543.24 × 646.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.38x = 997,396.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,396.01/1,118.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.82

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