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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.48, 1,619.42 and 676.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.48, 1,619.42 and 676.17 is: 933.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.48 : 1,619.42 = 676.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.48/1,619.42 = 676.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.48x = 1,619.42 × 676.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.48x = 1,094,999.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,999.84/1,173.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.12

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