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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.06, 1,616.05 and 673.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.06, 1,616.05 and 673.99 is: 930.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.06 : 1,616.05 = 673.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.06/1,616.05 = 673.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.06x = 1,616.05 × 673.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.06x = 1,089,201.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,201.54/1,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.10

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