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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.09, 1,622.99 and 645.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.09, 1,622.99 and 645.00 is: 890.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.09 : 1,622.99 = 645.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.09/1,622.99 = 645.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.09x = 1,622.99 × 645.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.09x = 1,046,821.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,821.27/1,176.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.09

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