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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.85, 1,617.10 and 647.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.85, 1,617.10 and 647.87 is: 894.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.85 : 1,617.10 = 647.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.85/1,617.10 = 647.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.85x = 1,617.10 × 647.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.85x = 1,047,659.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,659.25/1,171.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.03

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