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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.06, 1,618.87 and 675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.06, 1,618.87 and 675.70 is: 932.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.06 : 1,618.87 = 675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.06/1,618.87 = 675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.06x = 1,618.87 × 675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.06x = 1,093,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,870.46/1,173.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.49

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