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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.46, 1,619.52 and 676.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.46, 1,619.52 and 676.12 is: 933.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.46 : 1,619.52 = 676.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.46/1,619.52 = 676.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.46x = 1,619.52 × 676.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.46x = 1,094,989.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,989.86/1,173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.13

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