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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.23, 1,544.74 and 647.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.23, 1,544.74 and 647.06 is: 893.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.23 : 1,544.74 = 647.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.23/1,544.74 = 647.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.23x = 1,544.74 × 647.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.23x = 999,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,530.12/1,119.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.05

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