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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.71, 1,621.51 and 677.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.71, 1,621.51 and 677.55 is: 935.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.71 : 1,621.51 = 677.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.71/1,621.51 = 677.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.71x = 1,621.51 × 677.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.71x = 1,098,654.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,654.10/1,174.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.26

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