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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.49, 1,615.19 and 673.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.49, 1,615.19 and 673.13 is: 928.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.49 : 1,615.19 = 673.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.49/1,615.19 = 673.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.49x = 1,615.19 × 673.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.49x = 1,087,232.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,232.84/1,170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.87

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