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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.02, 1,620.44 and 676.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.02, 1,620.44 and 676.96 is: 934.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.02 : 1,620.44 = 676.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.02/1,620.44 = 676.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.02x = 1,620.44 × 676.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.02x = 1,096,968.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,968.17/1,174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.37

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