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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.52, 1,616.67 and 647.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.52, 1,616.67 and 647.54 is: 893.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.52 : 1,616.67 = 647.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.52/1,616.67 = 647.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.52x = 1,616.67 × 647.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.52x = 1,046,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,858.49/1,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.59

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