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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.64, 1,762.02 and 680.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.64, 1,762.02 and 680.73 is: 1,021.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.64 : 1,762.02 = 680.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.64/1,762.02 = 680.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.64x = 1,762.02 × 680.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.64x = 1,199,459.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,459.87/1,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.13

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