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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.44, 1,620.90 and 676.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.44, 1,620.90 and 676.98 is: 934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.44 : 1,620.90 = 676.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.44/1,620.90 = 676.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.44x = 1,620.90 × 676.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.44x = 1,097,316.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,316.88/1,174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.33

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