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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.16, 1,545.38 and 647.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.16, 1,545.38 and 647.97 is: 893.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.16 : 1,545.38 = 647.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.16/1,545.38 = 647.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.16x = 1,545.38 × 647.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.16x = 1,001,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,363.06/1,120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.94

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