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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.09, 1,617.45 and 640.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.09, 1,617.45 and 640.95 is: 884.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.09 : 1,617.45 = 640.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.09/1,617.45 = 640.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.09x = 1,617.45 × 640.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.09x = 1,036,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,704.58/1,172.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.50

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