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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.45, 1,619.01 and 676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.45, 1,619.01 and 676.08 is: 932.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.45 : 1,619.01 = 676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.45/1,619.01 = 676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.45x = 1,619.01 × 676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.45x = 1,094,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,580.28/1,173.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.79

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