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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.05, 1,619.72 and 676.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.05, 1,619.72 and 676.42 is: 933.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.05 : 1,619.72 = 676.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.05/1,619.72 = 676.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.05x = 1,619.72 × 676.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.05x = 1,095,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,603.57/1,174.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.18

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