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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.03, 1,614.58 and 672.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.03, 1,614.58 and 672.56 is: 928.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.03 : 1,614.58 = 672.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.03/1,614.58 = 672.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.03x = 1,614.58 × 672.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.03x = 1,085,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,893.85/1,170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.09

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