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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.30, 1,619.14 and 675.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.30, 1,619.14 and 675.94 is: 932.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.30 : 1,619.14 = 675.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.30/1,619.14 = 675.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.30x = 1,619.14 × 675.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.30x = 1,094,441.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,441.49/1,173.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.79

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