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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.34, 1,746.18 and 677.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.34, 1,746.18 and 677.34 is: 1,016.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.34 : 1,746.18 = 677.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.34/1,746.18 = 677.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.34x = 1,746.18 × 677.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.34x = 1,182,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,757.56/1,163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.69

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