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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.63, 1,614.02 and 645.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.63, 1,614.02 and 645.63 is: 890.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.63 : 1,614.02 = 645.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.63/1,614.02 = 645.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.63x = 1,614.02 × 645.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.63x = 1,042,059.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,059.73/1,169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.93

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