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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.39, 1,542.07 and 645.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.39, 1,542.07 and 645.37 is: 890.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.39 : 1,542.07 = 645.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.39/1,542.07 = 645.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.39x = 1,542.07 × 645.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.39x = 995,207.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,207.96/1,117.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.65

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