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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.97, 1,613.18 and 645.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.97, 1,613.18 and 645.03 is: 890.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.97 : 1,613.18 = 645.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.97/1,613.18 = 645.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.97x = 1,613.18 × 645.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.97x = 1,040,554.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,554.74/1,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.15

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