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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.80, 1,541.54 and 651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.80, 1,541.54 and 651.14 is: 898.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.80 : 1,541.54 = 651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.80/1,541.54 = 651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.80x = 1,541.54 × 651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.80x = 1,003,755.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,755.61/1,116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.78

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