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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.24, 1,620.48 and 676.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.24, 1,620.48 and 676.90 is: 934.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.24 : 1,620.48 = 676.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.24/1,620.48 = 676.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.24x = 1,620.48 × 676.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.24x = 1,096,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,902.91/1,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.14

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