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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.76, 1,616.98 and 640.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.76, 1,616.98 and 640.62 is: 884.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.76 : 1,616.98 = 640.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.76/1,616.98 = 640.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.76x = 1,616.98 × 640.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.76x = 1,035,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,874.76/1,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.03

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