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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.64, 1,545.08 and 647.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.64, 1,545.08 and 647.60 is: 893.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.64 : 1,545.08 = 647.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.64/1,545.08 = 647.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.64x = 1,545.08 × 647.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.64x = 1,000,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,593.81/1,119.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.67

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