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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.26, 1,533.56 and 645.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.26, 1,533.56 and 645.51 is: 890.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.26 : 1,533.56 = 645.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.26/1,533.56 = 645.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.26x = 1,533.56 × 645.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.26x = 989,925.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,925.09/1,111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.81

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