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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.14, 1,617.54 and 641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.14, 1,617.54 and 641 is: 884.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.14 : 1,617.54 = 641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.14/1,617.54 = 641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.14x = 1,617.54 × 641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.14x = 1,036,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,843.14/1,172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.58

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