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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.42, 1,621.05 and 677.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.42, 1,621.05 and 677.38 is: 934.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.42 : 1,621.05 = 677.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.42/1,621.05 = 677.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.42x = 1,621.05 × 677.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.42x = 1,098,063.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,063.30/1,174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.99

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