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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.22, 1,541.70 and 645.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.22, 1,541.70 and 645.19 is: 890.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.22 : 1,541.70 = 645.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.22/1,541.70 = 645.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.22x = 1,541.70 × 645.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.22x = 994,685.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,685.57/1,117.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.33

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