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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.79, 1,748.06 and 617.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.79, 1,748.06 and 617.09 is: 926.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.79 : 1,748.06 = 617.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.79/1,748.06 = 617.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.79x = 1,748.06 × 617.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.79x = 1,078,714.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,714.72/1,164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.10

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