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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.14, 1,542.84 and 645.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.14, 1,542.84 and 645.93 is: 891.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.14 : 1,542.84 = 645.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.14/1,542.84 = 645.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.14x = 1,542.84 × 645.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.14x = 996,566.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,566.64/1,118.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.27

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