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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.48, 1,545.78 and 641.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.48, 1,545.78 and 641.68 is: 885.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.48 : 1,545.78 = 641.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.48/1,545.78 = 641.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.48x = 1,545.78 × 641.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.48x = 991,896.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,896.11/1,120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.24

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