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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.86, 1,615.88 and 673.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.86, 1,615.88 and 673.43 is: 929.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.86 : 1,615.88 = 673.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.86/1,615.88 = 673.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.86x = 1,615.88 × 673.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.86x = 1,088,175.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,175.67/1,170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.39

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