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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.02, 1,543.86 and 646.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.02, 1,543.86 and 646.79 is: 892.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.02 : 1,543.86 = 646.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.02/1,543.86 = 646.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.02x = 1,543.86 × 646.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.02x = 998,545.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,545.49/1,119.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.34

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