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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.02, 1,620.33 and 669.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.02, 1,620.33 and 669.87 is: 924.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.02 : 1,620.33 = 669.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.02/1,620.33 = 669.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.02x = 1,620.33 × 669.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.02x = 1,085,410.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,410.46/1,174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.52

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