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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.40, 1,616.48 and 647.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.40, 1,616.48 and 647.42 is: 893.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.40 : 1,616.48 = 647.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.40/1,616.48 = 647.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.40x = 1,616.48 × 647.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.40x = 1,046,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,541.48/1,171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.41

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