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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.54, 1,543.56 and 646.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.54, 1,543.56 and 646.40 is: 892.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.54 : 1,543.56 = 646.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.54/1,543.56 = 646.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.54x = 1,543.56 × 646.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.54x = 997,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,757.18/1,118.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.02

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