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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.90, 1,737.61 and 645.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.90, 1,737.61 and 645.34 is: 966.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.90 : 1,737.61 = 645.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.90/1,737.61 = 645.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.90x = 1,737.61 × 645.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.90x = 1,121,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,349.24/1,159.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.76

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