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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.99, 1,541.67 and 645.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.99, 1,541.67 and 645.19 is: 890.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.99 : 1,541.67 = 645.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.99/1,541.67 = 645.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.99x = 1,541.67 × 645.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.99x = 994,670.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,670.07/1,116.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.49

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