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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.87, 1,617.13 and 647.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.87, 1,617.13 and 647.90 is: 894.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.87 : 1,617.13 = 647.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.87/1,617.13 = 647.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.87x = 1,617.13 × 647.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.87x = 1,047,737.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,737.32/1,171.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.07

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