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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.03, 1,617.34 and 674.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.03, 1,617.34 and 674.56 is: 930.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.03 : 1,617.34 = 674.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.03/1,617.34 = 674.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.03x = 1,617.34 × 674.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.03x = 1,090,984.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,984.78/1,172.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.85

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