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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.36, 1,615.08 and 646.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.36, 1,615.08 and 646.38 is: 892.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.36 : 1,615.08 = 646.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.36/1,615.08 = 646.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.36x = 1,615.08 × 646.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.36x = 1,043,955.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,955.41/1,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.00

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