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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.21, 1,615.23 and 692.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.21, 1,615.23 and 692.11 is: 955.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.21 : 1,615.23 = 692.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.21/1,615.23 = 692.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.21x = 1,615.23 × 692.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.21x = 1,117,918.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,918.85/1,170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.31

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