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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.52, 1,615.38 and 646.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.52, 1,615.38 and 646.54 is: 892.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.52 : 1,615.38 = 646.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.52/1,615.38 = 646.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.52x = 1,615.38 × 646.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.52x = 1,044,407.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,407.79/1,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.26

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