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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.48, 1,620.84 and 670.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.48, 1,620.84 and 670.48 is: 925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.48 : 1,620.84 = 670.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.48/1,620.84 = 670.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.48x = 1,620.84 × 670.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.48x = 1,086,743.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,743.82/1,174.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.30

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