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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.49, 1,542.09 and 645.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.49, 1,542.09 and 645.39 is: 890.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.49 : 1,542.09 = 645.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.49/1,542.09 = 645.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.49x = 1,542.09 × 645.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.49x = 995,249.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,249.47/1,117.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.61

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