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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.07, 1,617.62 and 674.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.07, 1,617.62 and 674.73 is: 931.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.07 : 1,617.62 = 674.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.07/1,617.62 = 674.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.07x = 1,617.62 × 674.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.07x = 1,091,453.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,453.37/1,172.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.22

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