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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.90, 1,615.98 and 673.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.90, 1,615.98 and 673.70 is: 929.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.90 : 1,615.98 = 673.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.90/1,615.98 = 673.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.90x = 1,615.98 × 673.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.90x = 1,088,685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,685.73/1,170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.79

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