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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.65, 1,617.09 and 891.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.65, 1,617.09 and 891.45 is: 1,230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.65 : 1,617.09 = 891.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.65/1,617.09 = 891.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.65x = 1,617.09 × 891.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.65x = 1,441,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,554.88/1,171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.36

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