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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.72, 1,746.54 and 677.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.72, 1,746.54 and 677.91 is: 1,016.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.72 : 1,746.54 = 677.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.72/1,746.54 = 677.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.72x = 1,746.54 × 677.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.72x = 1,183,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,996.93/1,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.55

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