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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.02, 1,619.78 and 676.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.02, 1,619.78 and 676.59 is: 933.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.02 : 1,619.78 = 676.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.02/1,619.78 = 676.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.02x = 1,619.78 × 676.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.02x = 1,095,919.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,919.01/1,174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.48

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