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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.89, 1,615.61 and 673.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.89, 1,615.61 and 673.55 is: 929.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.89 : 1,615.61 = 673.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.89/1,615.61 = 673.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.89x = 1,615.61 × 673.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.89x = 1,088,182.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,182.67/1,170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.37

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