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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.38, 1,616.58 and 674.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.38, 1,616.58 and 674.01 is: 930.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.38 : 1,616.58 = 674.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.38/1,616.58 = 674.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.38x = 1,616.58 × 674.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.38x = 1,089,579.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,579.63/1,171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.17

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