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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.73, 1,617.03 and 674.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.73, 1,617.03 and 674.49 is: 930.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.73 : 1,617.03 = 674.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.73/1,617.03 = 674.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.73x = 1,617.03 × 674.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.73x = 1,090,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,670.56/1,171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.82

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