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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.61, 1,621.10 and 670.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.61, 1,621.10 and 670.59 is: 925.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.61 : 1,621.10 = 670.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.61/1,621.10 = 670.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.61x = 1,621.10 × 670.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.61x = 1,087,095.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,095.13/1,174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.49

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