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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.89, 1,619.75 and 676.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.89, 1,619.75 and 676.55 is: 933.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.89 : 1,619.75 = 676.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.89/1,619.75 = 676.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.89x = 1,619.75 × 676.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.89x = 1,095,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,830.38/1,173.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.51

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