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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.82, 1,614.38 and 645.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.82, 1,614.38 and 645.89 is: 891.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.82 : 1,614.38 = 645.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.82/1,614.38 = 645.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.82x = 1,614.38 × 645.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.82x = 1,042,700.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,700.60/1,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.33

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