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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.26, 1,614.82 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.26, 1,614.82 and 646.20 is: 891.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.26 : 1,614.82 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.26/1,614.82 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.26x = 1,614.82 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.26x = 1,043,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,496.68/1,170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.68

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