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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.09, 1,618.86 and 675.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.09, 1,618.86 and 675.73 is: 932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.09 : 1,618.86 = 675.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.09/1,618.86 = 675.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.09x = 1,618.86 × 675.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.09x = 1,093,902.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,902.48/1,173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.50

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