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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.65, 1,619.48 and 676.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.65, 1,619.48 and 676.25 is: 933.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.65 : 1,619.48 = 676.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.65/1,619.48 = 676.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.65x = 1,619.48 × 676.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.65x = 1,095,173.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,173.35/1,173.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.13

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