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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.49, 1,617.53 and 924.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.49, 1,617.53 and 924.41 is: 1,274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.49 : 1,617.53 = 924.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.49/1,617.53 = 924.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.49x = 1,617.53 × 924.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.49x = 1,495,260.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,260.33/1,173.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.20

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