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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.28, 1,616.28 and 673.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.28, 1,616.28 and 673.90 is: 929.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.28 : 1,616.28 = 673.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.28/1,616.28 = 673.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.28x = 1,616.28 × 673.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.28x = 1,089,211.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,211.09/1,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.93

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