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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.13, 1,541.81 and 651.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.13, 1,541.81 and 651.29 is: 898.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.13 : 1,541.81 = 651.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.13/1,541.81 = 651.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.13x = 1,541.81 × 651.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.13x = 1,004,159.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,159.35/1,117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.88

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