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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.38, 1,619.33 and 676.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.38, 1,619.33 and 676.10 is: 933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.38 : 1,619.33 = 676.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.38/1,619.33 = 676.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.38x = 1,619.33 × 676.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.38x = 1,094,822.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,822.61/1,173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.05

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