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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.96, 1,755.24 and 676.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.96, 1,755.24 and 676.74 is: 1,014.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.96 : 1,755.24 = 676.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.96/1,755.24 = 676.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.96x = 1,755.24 × 676.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.96x = 1,187,841.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,841.12/1,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.42

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