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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.40, 1,619.21 and 642.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.40, 1,619.21 and 642.17 is: 886.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.40 : 1,619.21 = 642.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.40/1,619.21 = 642.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.40x = 1,619.21 × 642.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.40x = 1,039,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,801.02/1,173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.14

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