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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.29, 1,619.15 and 675.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.29, 1,619.15 and 675.95 is: 932.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.29 : 1,619.15 = 675.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.29/1,619.15 = 675.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.29x = 1,619.15 × 675.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.29x = 1,094,452.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,452.97/1,173.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.81

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