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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.40, 1,616.63 and 674.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.40, 1,616.63 and 674.21 is: 930.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.40 : 1,616.63 = 674.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.40/1,616.63 = 674.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.40x = 1,616.63 × 674.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.40x = 1,089,936.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,936.66/1,171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.46

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