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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.97, 1,542.78 and 645.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.97, 1,542.78 and 645.86 is: 891.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.97 : 1,542.78 = 645.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.97/1,542.78 = 645.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.97x = 1,542.78 × 645.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.97x = 996,419.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,419.89/1,117.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.28

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