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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.72, 1,619.61 and 676.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.72, 1,619.61 and 676.34 is: 933.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.72 : 1,619.61 = 676.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.72/1,619.61 = 676.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.72x = 1,619.61 × 676.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.72x = 1,095,398.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,398.93/1,173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.27

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