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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.79, 1,615.51 and 673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.79, 1,615.51 and 673.50 is: 929.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.79 : 1,615.51 = 673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.79/1,615.51 = 673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.79x = 1,615.51 × 673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.79x = 1,088,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,045.99/1,170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.33

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