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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.23, 1,616.36 and 647.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.23, 1,616.36 and 647.25 is: 893.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.23 : 1,616.36 = 647.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.23/1,616.36 = 647.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.23x = 1,616.36 × 647.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.23x = 1,046,189.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,189.01/1,171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.24

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