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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.47, 1,616.58 and 674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.47, 1,616.58 and 674.16 is: 930.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.47 : 1,616.58 = 674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.47/1,616.58 = 674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.47x = 1,616.58 × 674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.47x = 1,089,833.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,833.57/1,171.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.31

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