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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.72, 1,616.94 and 640.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.72, 1,616.94 and 640.61 is: 884.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.72 : 1,616.94 = 640.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.72/1,616.94 = 640.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.72x = 1,616.94 × 640.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.72x = 1,035,824.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,824.11/1,171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.02

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