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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.13, 1,541.63 and 645.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.13, 1,541.63 and 645.09 is: 890.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.13 : 1,541.63 = 645.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.13/1,541.63 = 645.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.13x = 1,541.63 × 645.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.13x = 994,486.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,486.87/1,117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.22

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