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