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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.76, 1,542.60 and 645.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.76, 1,542.60 and 645.66 is: 891.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.76 : 1,542.60 = 645.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.76/1,542.60 = 645.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.76x = 1,542.60 × 645.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.76x = 995,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,995.12/1,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.06

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