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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.84, 1,618.50 and 937.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.84, 1,618.50 and 937.05 is: 1,292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.84 : 1,618.50 = 937.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.84/1,618.50 = 937.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.84x = 1,618.50 × 937.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.84x = 1,516,615.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,615.43/1,173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.01

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