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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.73, 1,616.20 and 1,113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.73, 1,616.20 and 1,113.49 is: 1,533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.73 : 1,616.20 = 1,113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.73/1,616.20 = 1,113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.73x = 1,616.20 × 1,113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.73x = 1,799,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,622.54/1,173.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.25

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