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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.86, 1,615.82 and 673.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.86, 1,615.82 and 673.45 is: 929.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.86 : 1,615.82 = 673.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.86/1,615.82 = 673.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.86x = 1,615.82 × 673.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.86x = 1,088,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,166.57/1,170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.38

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