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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.25, 1,615.22 and 673.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.25, 1,615.22 and 673.18 is: 929.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.25 : 1,615.22 = 673.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.25/1,615.22 = 673.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.25x = 1,615.22 × 673.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.25x = 1,087,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,328.92/1,170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.14

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