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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.05, 1,541.69 and 644.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.05, 1,541.69 and 644.97 is: 890.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.05 : 1,541.69 = 644.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.05/1,541.69 = 644.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.05x = 1,541.69 × 644.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.05x = 994,340.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,340.57/1,117.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.15

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