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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.65, 1,621.20 and 677.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.65, 1,621.20 and 677.31 is: 934.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.65 : 1,621.20 = 677.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.65/1,621.20 = 677.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.65x = 1,621.20 × 677.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.65x = 1,098,054.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,054.97/1,174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.79

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