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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.46, 1,615.17 and 646.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.46, 1,615.17 and 646.48 is: 892.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.46 : 1,615.17 = 646.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.46/1,615.17 = 646.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.46x = 1,615.17 × 646.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.46x = 1,044,175.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,175.10/1,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.11

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