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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.66, 1,614.17 and 645.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.66, 1,614.17 and 645.72 is: 891.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.66 : 1,614.17 = 645.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.66/1,614.17 = 645.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.66x = 1,614.17 × 645.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.66x = 1,042,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,303.47/1,169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.12

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