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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.54, 1,614.08 and 645.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.54, 1,614.08 and 645.58 is: 890.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.54 : 1,614.08 = 645.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.54/1,614.08 = 645.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.54x = 1,614.08 × 645.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.54x = 1,042,006.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,006.47/1,169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.95

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