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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.13, 1,616.18 and 647.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.13, 1,616.18 and 647.15 is: 893.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.13 : 1,616.18 = 647.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.13/1,616.18 = 647.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.13x = 1,616.18 × 647.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.13x = 1,045,899.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,899.57/1,171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.07

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