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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.17, 1,616.19 and 647.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.17, 1,616.19 and 647.19 is: 893.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.17 : 1,616.19 = 647.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.17/1,616.19 = 647.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.17x = 1,616.19 × 647.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.17x = 1,045,982.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,982.01/1,171.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.11

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