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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.92, 1,552.40 and 646.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.92, 1,552.40 and 646.45 is: 892.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.92 : 1,552.40 = 646.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.92/1,552.40 = 646.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.92x = 1,552.40 × 646.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.92x = 1,003,544.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,544.29/1,124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.10

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