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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.62, 1,617.06 and 674.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.62, 1,617.06 and 674.58 is: 931.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.62 : 1,617.06 = 674.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.62/1,617.06 = 674.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.62x = 1,617.06 × 674.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.62x = 1,090,836.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,836.33/1,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.05

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