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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.34, 1,542.14 and 645.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.34, 1,542.14 and 645.47 is: 890.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.34 : 1,542.14 = 645.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.34/1,542.14 = 645.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.34x = 1,542.14 × 645.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.34x = 995,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,402.37/1,117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.86

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