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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.49, 1,545.09 and 647.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.49, 1,545.09 and 647.32 is: 893.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.49 : 1,545.09 = 647.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.49/1,545.09 = 647.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.49x = 1,545.09 × 647.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.49x = 1,000,167.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,167.66/1,119.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.41

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