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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.03, 1,541.72 and 645.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.03, 1,541.72 and 645.23 is: 890.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.03 : 1,541.72 = 645.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.03/1,541.72 = 645.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.03x = 1,541.72 × 645.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.03x = 994,755.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,755.95/1,117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.54

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