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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.79, 1,619.67 and 669.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.79, 1,619.67 and 669.71 is: 924.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.79 : 1,619.67 = 669.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.79/1,619.67 = 669.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.79x = 1,619.67 × 669.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.79x = 1,084,713.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,713.24/1,173.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.11

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