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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.01, 1,614.61 and 646.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.01, 1,614.61 and 646.04 is: 891.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.01 : 1,614.61 = 646.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.01/1,614.61 = 646.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.01x = 1,614.61 × 646.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.01x = 1,043,096.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,096.59/1,170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.53

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