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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.76, 1,619.77 and 676.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.76, 1,619.77 and 676.39 is: 933.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.76 : 1,619.77 = 676.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.76/1,619.77 = 676.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.76x = 1,619.77 × 676.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.76x = 1,095,596.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,596.23/1,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.41

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