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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.52, 1,613.80 and 645.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.52, 1,613.80 and 645.52 is: 890.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.52 : 1,613.80 = 645.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.52/1,613.80 = 645.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.52x = 1,613.80 × 645.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.52x = 1,041,740.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,740.18/1,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.74

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