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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.04, 1,618.76 and 641.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.04, 1,618.76 and 641.93 is: 885.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.04 : 1,618.76 = 641.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.04/1,618.76 = 641.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.04x = 1,618.76 × 641.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.04x = 1,039,122.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,122.31/1,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.84

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