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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.94, 1,619.94 and 676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.94, 1,619.94 and 676.60 is: 933.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.94 : 1,619.94 = 676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.94/1,619.94 = 676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.94x = 1,619.94 × 676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.94x = 1,096,051.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,051.40/1,173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.65

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