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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.79, 1,615.71 and 639.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.79, 1,615.71 and 639.70 is: 882.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.79 : 1,615.71 = 639.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.79/1,615.71 = 639.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.79x = 1,615.71 × 639.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.79x = 1,033,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,569.69/1,170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.80

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