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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.14, 1,613.34 and 645.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.14, 1,613.34 and 645.17 is: 890.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.14 : 1,613.34 = 645.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.14/1,613.34 = 645.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.14x = 1,613.34 × 645.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.14x = 1,040,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,878.57/1,169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.29

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