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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.62, 1,619.60 and 676.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.62, 1,619.60 and 676.25 is: 933.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.62 : 1,619.60 = 676.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.62/1,619.60 = 676.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.62x = 1,619.60 × 676.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.62x = 1,095,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,260.24/1,173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.23

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