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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.92, 1,541.41 and 644.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.92, 1,541.41 and 644.90 is: 890.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.92 : 1,541.41 = 644.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.92/1,541.41 = 644.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.92x = 1,541.41 × 644.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.92x = 994,051.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,051.30/1,116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.00

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