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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.60, 1,618.19 and 675.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.60, 1,618.19 and 675.26 is: 931.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.60 : 1,618.19 = 675.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.60/1,618.19 = 675.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.60x = 1,618.19 × 675.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.60x = 1,092,687.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,687.51/1,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.85

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