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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.27, 1,616.31 and 673.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.27, 1,616.31 and 673.87 is: 929.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.27 : 1,616.31 = 673.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.27/1,616.31 = 673.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.27x = 1,616.31 × 673.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.27x = 1,089,182.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,182.82/1,171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.92

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