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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.90, 1,618.62 and 675.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.90, 1,618.62 and 675.47 is: 932.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.90 : 1,618.62 = 675.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.90/1,618.62 = 675.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.90x = 1,618.62 × 675.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.90x = 1,093,329.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,329.25/1,172.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.16

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