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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.02, 1,544.28 and 646.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.02, 1,544.28 and 646.93 is: 892.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.02 : 1,544.28 = 646.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.02/1,544.28 = 646.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.02x = 1,544.28 × 646.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.02x = 999,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,041.06/1,119.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.78

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