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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.56, 1,615.37 and 673.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.56, 1,615.37 and 673.49 is: 929.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.56 : 1,615.37 = 673.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.56/1,615.37 = 673.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.56x = 1,615.37 × 673.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.56x = 1,087,924.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,924.10/1,170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.41

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