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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.91, 1,618.49 and 675.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.91, 1,618.49 and 675.45 is: 932.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.91 : 1,618.49 = 675.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.91/1,618.49 = 675.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.91x = 1,618.49 × 675.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.91x = 1,093,205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,205.69/1,172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.05

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