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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.04, 1,617.39 and 640.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.04, 1,617.39 and 640.94 is: 884.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.04 : 1,617.39 = 640.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.04/1,617.39 = 640.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.04x = 1,617.39 × 640.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.04x = 1,036,647.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,647.92/1,172.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.48

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