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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.02, 1,618.24 and 675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.02, 1,618.24 and 675.48 is: 931.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.02 : 1,618.24 = 675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.02/1,618.24 = 675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.02x = 1,618.24 × 675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.02x = 1,093,088.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,088.76/1,173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.86

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