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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.79, 1,545.41 and 647.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.79, 1,545.41 and 647.71 is: 893.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.79 : 1,545.41 = 647.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.79/1,545.41 = 647.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.79x = 1,545.41 × 647.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.79x = 1,000,977.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,977.51/1,119.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.90

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