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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.01, 1,618.84 and 675.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.01, 1,618.84 and 675.74 is: 932.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.01 : 1,618.84 = 675.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.01/1,618.84 = 675.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.01x = 1,618.84 × 675.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.01x = 1,093,916.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,916.03/1,173.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.57

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