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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.66, 1,619.73 and 676.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.66, 1,619.73 and 676.46 is: 933.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.66 : 1,619.73 = 676.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.66/1,619.73 = 676.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.66x = 1,619.73 × 676.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.66x = 1,095,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,682.56/1,173.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.56

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