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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.03, 1,616.38 and 674.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.03, 1,616.38 and 674.00 is: 930.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.03 : 1,616.38 = 674.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.03/1,616.38 = 674.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.03x = 1,616.38 × 674.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.03x = 1,089,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,447.40/1,171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.33

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