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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.97, 1,614.51 and 645.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.97, 1,614.51 and 645.98 is: 891.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.97 : 1,614.51 = 645.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.97/1,614.51 = 645.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.97x = 1,614.51 × 645.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.97x = 1,042,933.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,933.10/1,169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.42

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