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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.70, 1,743.93 and 676.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.70, 1,743.93 and 676.89 is: 1,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.70 : 1,743.93 = 676.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.70/1,743.93 = 676.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.70x = 1,743.93 × 676.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.70x = 1,180,448.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,448.78/1,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.39

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