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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.70, 1,621.18 and 677.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.70, 1,621.18 and 677.36 is: 934.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.70 : 1,621.18 = 677.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.70/1,621.18 = 677.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.70x = 1,621.18 × 677.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.70x = 1,098,127.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,127.38/1,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.81

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