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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.86, 1,617.18 and 674.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.86, 1,617.18 and 674.49 is: 930.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.86 : 1,617.18 = 674.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.86/1,617.18 = 674.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.86x = 1,617.18 × 674.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.86x = 1,090,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,771.74/1,171.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.80

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