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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.65, 1,620.86 and 677.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.65, 1,620.86 and 677.25 is: 934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.65 : 1,620.86 = 677.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.65/1,620.86 = 677.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.65x = 1,620.86 × 677.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.65x = 1,097,727.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,727.44/1,174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.51

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