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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.99, 1,615.97 and 647.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.99, 1,615.97 and 647.02 is: 892.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.99 : 1,615.97 = 647.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.99/1,615.97 = 647.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.99x = 1,615.97 × 647.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.99x = 1,045,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,556.83/1,170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.89

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