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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.80, 1,542.52 and 645.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.80, 1,542.52 and 645.62 is: 890.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.80 : 1,542.52 = 645.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.80/1,542.52 = 645.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.80x = 1,542.52 × 645.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.80x = 995,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,881.72/1,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.93

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