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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.67, 1,619.66 and 676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.67, 1,619.66 and 676.28 is: 933.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.67 : 1,619.66 = 676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.67/1,619.66 = 676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.67x = 1,619.66 × 676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.67x = 1,095,349.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,349.40/1,173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.27

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