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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.22, 1,614.80 and 646.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.22, 1,614.80 and 646.22 is: 891.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.22 : 1,614.80 = 646.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.22/1,614.80 = 646.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.22x = 1,614.80 × 646.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.22x = 1,043,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,516.06/1,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.73

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