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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.29, 1,620.38 and 676.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.29, 1,620.38 and 676.83 is: 933.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.29 : 1,620.38 = 676.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.29/1,620.38 = 676.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.29x = 1,620.38 × 676.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.29x = 1,096,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,713.69/1,174.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.94

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