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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.50, 1,544.90 and 647.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.50, 1,544.90 and 647.39 is: 893.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.50 : 1,544.90 = 647.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.50/1,544.90 = 647.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.50x = 1,544.90 × 647.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.50x = 1,000,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,141.85/1,119.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.39

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