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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.89, 1,618.58 and 675.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.89, 1,618.58 and 675.35 is: 931.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.89 : 1,618.58 = 675.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.89/1,618.58 = 675.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.89x = 1,618.58 × 675.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.89x = 1,093,096.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,096.53/1,172.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.97

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