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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.35, 1,613.72 and 645.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.35, 1,613.72 and 645.38 is: 890.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.35 : 1,613.72 = 645.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.35/1,613.72 = 645.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.35x = 1,613.72 × 645.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.35x = 1,041,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,459.39/1,169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.63

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