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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.31, 1,544.72 and 647.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.31, 1,544.72 and 647.29 is: 893.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.31 : 1,544.72 = 647.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.31/1,544.72 = 647.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.31x = 1,544.72 × 647.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.31x = 999,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,881.81/1,119.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.30

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