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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.04, 1,620.08 and 676.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.04, 1,620.08 and 676.35 is: 933.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.04 : 1,620.08 = 676.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.04/1,620.08 = 676.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.04x = 1,620.08 × 676.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.04x = 1,095,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,733.01/1,174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.30

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