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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.41, 1,616.54 and 647.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.41, 1,616.54 and 647.45 is: 893.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.41 : 1,616.54 = 647.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.41/1,616.54 = 647.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.41x = 1,616.54 × 647.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.41x = 1,046,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,617.50/1,171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.47

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