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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.17, 1,541.60 and 644.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.17, 1,541.60 and 644.99 is: 890.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.17 : 1,541.60 = 644.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.17/1,541.60 = 644.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.17x = 1,541.60 × 644.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.17x = 994,305.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,305.65/1,117.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.02

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