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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.58, 1,616.82 and 674.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.58, 1,616.82 and 674.36 is: 930.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.58 : 1,616.82 = 674.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.58/1,616.82 = 674.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.58x = 1,616.82 × 674.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.58x = 1,090,318.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,318.74/1,171.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.64

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