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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.32, 1,620.21 and 670.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.32, 1,620.21 and 670.17 is: 924.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.32 : 1,620.21 = 670.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.32/1,620.21 = 670.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.32x = 1,620.21 × 670.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.32x = 1,085,816.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,816.14/1,174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.63

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