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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.06, 1,613.31 and 645.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.06, 1,613.31 and 645.08 is: 890.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.06 : 1,613.31 = 645.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.06/1,613.31 = 645.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.06x = 1,613.31 × 645.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.06x = 1,040,714.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,714.01/1,169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.21

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