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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.47, 1,620.57 and 677.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.47, 1,620.57 and 677.08 is: 934.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.47 : 1,620.57 = 677.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.47/1,620.57 = 677.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.47x = 1,620.57 × 677.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.47x = 1,097,255.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,255.54/1,174.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.26

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