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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.14, 1,620.15 and 669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.14, 1,620.15 and 669.92 is: 924.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.14 : 1,620.15 = 669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.14/1,620.15 = 669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.14x = 1,620.15 × 669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.14x = 1,085,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,362.79/1,174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.39

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