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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.31, 1,615.02 and 673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.31, 1,615.02 and 673.04 is: 928.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.31 : 1,615.02 = 673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.31/1,615.02 = 673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.31x = 1,615.02 × 673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.31x = 1,086,972.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,972.22/1,170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.79

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