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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.34, 1,619.22 and 676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.34, 1,619.22 and 676 is: 932.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.34 : 1,619.22 = 676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.34/1,619.22 = 676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.34x = 1,619.22 × 676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.34x = 1,094,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,592.72/1,173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.89

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