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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.14, 1,546.08 and 647.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.14, 1,546.08 and 647.94 is: 894.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.14 : 1,546.08 = 647.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.14/1,546.08 = 647.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.14x = 1,546.08 × 647.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.14x = 1,001,767.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,767.08/1,120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.32

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