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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.85, 1,618.47 and 641.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.85, 1,618.47 and 641.70 is: 885.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.85 : 1,618.47 = 641.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.85/1,618.47 = 641.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.85x = 1,618.47 × 641.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.85x = 1,038,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,572.20/1,172.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.51

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