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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.28, 1,615.99 and 673.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.28, 1,615.99 and 673.74 is: 929.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.28 : 1,615.99 = 673.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.28/1,615.99 = 673.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.28x = 1,615.99 × 673.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.28x = 1,088,757.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,757.10/1,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.54

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