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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.58, 1,615.49 and 673.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.58, 1,615.49 and 673.24 is: 929.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.58 : 1,615.49 = 673.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.58/1,615.49 = 673.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.58x = 1,615.49 × 673.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.58x = 1,087,612.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,612.49/1,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.12

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