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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.35, 1,541.97 and 651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.35, 1,541.97 and 651.60 is: 899.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.35 : 1,541.97 = 651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.35/1,541.97 = 651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.35x = 1,541.97 × 651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.35x = 1,004,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,747.65/1,117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.22

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