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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.07, 1,620.05 and 676.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.07, 1,620.05 and 676.53 is: 933.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.07 : 1,620.05 = 676.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.07/1,620.05 = 676.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.07x = 1,620.05 × 676.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.07x = 1,096,009.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,009.04/1,174.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.52

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