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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.18, 1,616.52 and 856.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.18, 1,616.52 and 856.90 is: 1,182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.18 : 1,616.52 = 856.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.18/1,616.52 = 856.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.18x = 1,616.52 × 856.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.18x = 1,385,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,195.99/1,171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.74

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