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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.46, 1,615.29 and 673.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.46, 1,615.29 and 673.26 is: 929.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.46 : 1,615.29 = 673.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.46/1,615.29 = 673.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.46x = 1,615.29 × 673.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.46x = 1,087,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,501.56/1,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.12

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