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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.75, 1,616.96 and 674.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.75, 1,616.96 and 674.34 is: 930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.75 : 1,616.96 = 674.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.75/1,616.96 = 674.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.75x = 1,616.96 × 674.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.75x = 1,090,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,380.81/1,171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.56

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