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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.53, 1,616.34 and 673.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.53, 1,616.34 and 673.99 is: 929.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.53 : 1,616.34 = 673.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.53/1,616.34 = 673.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.53x = 1,616.34 × 673.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.53x = 1,089,397.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,397.00/1,171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.89

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