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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.38, 1,615.12 and 646.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.38, 1,615.12 and 646.40 is: 892.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.38 : 1,615.12 = 646.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.38/1,615.12 = 646.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.38x = 1,615.12 × 646.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.38x = 1,044,013.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,013.57/1,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.03

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