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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.02, 1,542.90 and 645.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.02, 1,542.90 and 645.94 is: 891.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.02 : 1,542.90 = 645.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.02/1,542.90 = 645.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.02x = 1,542.90 × 645.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.02x = 996,620.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,620.83/1,118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.42

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