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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.95, 1,544.27 and 646.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.95, 1,544.27 and 646.86 is: 892.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.95 : 1,544.27 = 646.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.95/1,544.27 = 646.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.95x = 1,544.27 × 646.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.95x = 998,926.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,926.49/1,118.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.74

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