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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.23, 1,544.09 and 647.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.23, 1,544.09 and 647.03 is: 892.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.23 : 1,544.09 = 647.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.23/1,544.09 = 647.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.23x = 1,544.09 × 647.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.23x = 999,077.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,077.22/1,119.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.65

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