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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.74, 1,543.80 and 646.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.74, 1,543.80 and 646.66 is: 892.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.74 : 1,543.80 = 646.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.74/1,543.80 = 646.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.74x = 1,543.80 × 646.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.74x = 998,313.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,313.71/1,118.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.36

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