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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.88, 1,614.29 and 645.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.88, 1,614.29 and 645.91 is: 891.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.88 : 1,614.29 = 645.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.88/1,614.29 = 645.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.88x = 1,614.29 × 645.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.88x = 1,042,686.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,686.05/1,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.28

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