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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.42, 1,619.43 and 676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.42, 1,619.43 and 676.14 is: 933.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.42 : 1,619.43 = 676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.42/1,619.43 = 676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.42x = 1,619.43 × 676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.42x = 1,094,961.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,961.40/1,173.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.14

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