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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.77, 1,616.97 and 640.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.77, 1,616.97 and 640.55 is: 883.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.77 : 1,616.97 = 640.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.77/1,616.97 = 640.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.77x = 1,616.97 × 640.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.77x = 1,035,742.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,742.05/1,171.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.91

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