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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.45, 1,616.62 and 674.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.45, 1,616.62 and 674.18 is: 930.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.45 : 1,616.62 = 674.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.45/1,616.62 = 674.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.45x = 1,616.62 × 674.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.45x = 1,089,883.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,883.10/1,171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.37

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