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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.89, 1,615.83 and 646.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.89, 1,615.83 and 646.92 is: 892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.89 : 1,615.83 = 646.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.89/1,615.83 = 646.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.89x = 1,615.83 × 646.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.89x = 1,045,312.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,312.74/1,170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.75

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