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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.53, 1,614.96 and 672.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.53, 1,614.96 and 672.99 is: 928.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.53 : 1,614.96 = 672.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.53/1,614.96 = 672.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.53x = 1,614.96 × 672.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.53x = 1,086,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,843.86/1,170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.51

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