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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.20, 1,616.20 and 986.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.20, 1,616.20 and 986.70 is: 1,359.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.20 : 1,616.20 = 986.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.20/1,616.20 = 986.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.20x = 1,616.20 × 986.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.20x = 1,594,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,704.54/1,173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.28

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