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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.72, 1,619.76 and 676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.72, 1,619.76 and 676.44 is: 933.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.72 : 1,619.76 = 676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.72/1,619.76 = 676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.72x = 1,619.76 × 676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.72x = 1,095,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,670.45/1,173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.50

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