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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.92, 1,613.06 and 645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.92, 1,613.06 and 645 is: 890.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.92 : 1,613.06 = 645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.92/1,613.06 = 645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.92x = 1,613.06 × 645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.92x = 1,040,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,423.70/1,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.07

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