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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.68, 1,616.91 and 674.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.68, 1,616.91 and 674.31 is: 930.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.68 : 1,616.91 = 674.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.68/1,616.91 = 674.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.68x = 1,616.91 × 674.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.68x = 1,090,298.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,298.58/1,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.54

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