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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.08, 1,541.32 and 645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.08, 1,541.32 and 645 is: 889.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.08 : 1,541.32 = 645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.08/1,541.32 = 645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.08x = 1,541.32 × 645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.08x = 994,151.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,151.40/1,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.96

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