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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.49, 1,542.27 and 645.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.49, 1,542.27 and 645.41 is: 890.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.49 : 1,542.27 = 645.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.49/1,542.27 = 645.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.49x = 1,542.27 × 645.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.49x = 995,399.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,399.13/1,117.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.75

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