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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.75, 1,614.27 and 645.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.75, 1,614.27 and 645.79 is: 891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.75 : 1,614.27 = 645.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.75/1,614.27 = 645.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.75x = 1,614.27 × 645.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.75x = 1,042,469.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,469.49/1,169.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.19

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