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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.20, 1,615.94 and 673.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.20, 1,615.94 and 673.98 is: 929.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.20 : 1,615.94 = 673.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.20/1,615.94 = 673.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.20x = 1,615.94 × 673.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.20x = 1,089,111.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,111.24/1,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.91

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