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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.27, 1,620.49 and 677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.27, 1,620.49 and 677 is: 934.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.27 : 1,620.49 = 677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.27/1,620.49 = 677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.27x = 1,620.49 × 677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.27x = 1,097,071.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,071.73/1,174.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.26

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