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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.94, 1,624.16 and 645.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.94, 1,624.16 and 645.83 is: 891.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.94 : 1,624.16 = 645.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.94/1,624.16 = 645.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.94x = 1,624.16 × 645.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.94x = 1,048,932.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,932.08/1,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.24

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