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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.53, 1,544.83 and 647.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.53, 1,544.83 and 647.35 is: 893.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.53 : 1,544.83 = 647.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.53/1,544.83 = 647.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.53x = 1,544.83 × 647.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.53x = 1,000,046.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,046.25/1,119.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.28

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