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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.99, 1,618.85 and 675.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.99, 1,618.85 and 675.76 is: 932.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.99 : 1,618.85 = 675.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.99/1,618.85 = 675.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.99x = 1,618.85 × 675.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.99x = 1,093,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,954.08/1,172.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.62

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