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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.32, 1,613.74 and 671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.32, 1,613.74 and 671.96 is: 927.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.32 : 1,613.74 = 671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.32/1,613.74 = 671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.32x = 1,613.74 × 671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.32x = 1,084,368.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,368.73/1,169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.35

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