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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.08, 1,616.34 and 673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.08, 1,616.34 and 673.80 is: 929.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.08 : 1,616.34 = 673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.08/1,616.34 = 673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.08x = 1,616.34 × 673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.08x = 1,089,089.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,089.89/1,171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.99

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