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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.42, 1,615.28 and 646.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.42, 1,615.28 and 646.62 is: 892.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.42 : 1,615.28 = 646.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.42/1,615.28 = 646.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.42x = 1,615.28 × 646.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.42x = 1,044,472.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,472.35/1,170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.39

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