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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.96, 1,545.74 and 648.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.96, 1,545.74 and 648.12 is: 894.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.96 : 1,545.74 = 648.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.96/1,545.74 = 648.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.96x = 1,545.74 × 648.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.96x = 1,001,825.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,825.01/1,119.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.52

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