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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.02, 1,615.92 and 673.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.02, 1,615.92 and 673.59 is: 929.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.02 : 1,615.92 = 673.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.02/1,615.92 = 673.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.02x = 1,615.92 × 673.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.02x = 1,088,467.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,467.55/1,171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.50

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