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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.82, 1,614.27 and 645.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.82, 1,614.27 and 645.78 is: 891.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.82 : 1,614.27 = 645.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.82/1,614.27 = 645.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.82x = 1,614.27 × 645.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.82x = 1,042,463.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,463.28/1,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.13

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