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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.96, 1,614.47 and 645.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.96, 1,614.47 and 645.98 is: 891.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.96 : 1,614.47 = 645.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.96/1,614.47 = 645.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.96x = 1,614.47 × 645.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.96x = 1,042,904.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,904.03/1,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.41

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