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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.93, 1,620.06 and 676.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.93, 1,620.06 and 676.59 is: 933.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.93 : 1,620.06 = 676.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.93/1,620.06 = 676.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.93x = 1,620.06 × 676.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.93x = 1,096,116.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,116.40/1,173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.72

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