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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.18, 1,616.22 and 673.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.18, 1,616.22 and 673.81 is: 929.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.18 : 1,616.22 = 673.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.18/1,616.22 = 673.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.18x = 1,616.22 × 673.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.18x = 1,089,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,025.20/1,171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.85

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