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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.35, 1,615.77 and 891.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.35, 1,615.77 and 891.63 is: 1,229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.35 : 1,615.77 = 891.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.35/1,615.77 = 891.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.35x = 1,615.77 × 891.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.35x = 1,440,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,669.01/1,171.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.92

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