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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.11, 1,544.33 and 646.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.11, 1,544.33 and 646.99 is: 892.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.11 : 1,544.33 = 646.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.11/1,544.33 = 646.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.11x = 1,544.33 × 646.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.11x = 999,163.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,163.82/1,119.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.82

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