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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.66, 1,618.46 and 858.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.66, 1,618.46 and 858.97 is: 1,184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.66 : 1,618.46 = 858.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.66/1,618.46 = 858.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.66x = 1,618.46 × 858.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.66x = 1,390,208.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,208.59/1,173.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.51

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