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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.76, 1,547.94 and 643.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.76, 1,547.94 and 643.23 is: 887.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.76 : 1,547.94 = 643.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.76/1,547.94 = 643.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.76x = 1,547.94 × 643.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.76x = 995,670.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,670.49/1,121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.60

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