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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.66, 1,614 and 645.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.66, 1,614 and 645.56 is: 890.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.66 : 1,614 = 645.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.66/1,614 = 645.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.66x = 1,614 × 645.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.66x = 1,041,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,933.84/1,169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.80

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