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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.66, 1,542.46 and 645.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.66, 1,542.46 and 645.52 is: 890.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.66 : 1,542.46 = 645.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.66/1,542.46 = 645.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.66x = 1,542.46 × 645.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.66x = 995,688.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,688.78/1,117.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.87

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