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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.73, 1,614.46 and 672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.73, 1,614.46 and 672.70 is: 928.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.73 : 1,614.46 = 672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.73/1,614.46 = 672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.73x = 1,614.46 × 672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.73x = 1,086,047.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,047.24/1,169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.46

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