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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.02, 1,618.67 and 675.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.02, 1,618.67 and 675.63 is: 932.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.02 : 1,618.67 = 675.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.02/1,618.67 = 675.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.02x = 1,618.67 × 675.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.02x = 1,093,618.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,618.63/1,173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.31

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