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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.04, 1,542.75 and 645.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.04, 1,542.75 and 645.90 is: 891.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.04 : 1,542.75 = 645.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.04/1,542.75 = 645.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.04x = 1,542.75 × 645.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.04x = 996,462.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,462.23/1,118.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.26

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