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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.95, 1,617.27 and 647.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.95, 1,617.27 and 647.97 is: 894.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.95 : 1,617.27 = 647.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.95/1,617.27 = 647.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.95x = 1,617.27 × 647.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.95x = 1,047,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,942.44/1,171.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.19

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