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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.08, 1,616.10 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.08, 1,616.10 and 647.12 is: 893.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.08 : 1,616.10 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.08/1,616.10 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.08x = 1,616.10 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.08x = 1,045,810.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,810.63/1,171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.03

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