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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.78, 1,615.71 and 646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.78, 1,615.71 and 646.80 is: 892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.78 : 1,615.71 = 646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.78/1,615.71 = 646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.78x = 1,615.71 × 646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.78x = 1,045,041.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,041.23/1,170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.60

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