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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.70, 1,543.65 and 646.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.70, 1,543.65 and 646.62 is: 892.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.70 : 1,543.65 = 646.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.70/1,543.65 = 646.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.70x = 1,543.65 × 646.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.70x = 998,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,154.96/1,118.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.25

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