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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.64, 1,619.71 and 676.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.64, 1,619.71 and 676.41 is: 933.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.64 : 1,619.71 = 676.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.64/1,619.71 = 676.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.64x = 1,619.71 × 676.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.64x = 1,095,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,588.04/1,173.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.50

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