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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.22, 1,617.18 and 924.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.22, 1,617.18 and 924.16 is: 1,273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.22 : 1,617.18 = 924.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.22/1,617.18 = 924.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.22x = 1,617.18 × 924.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.22x = 1,494,533.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,533.07/1,173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.87

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