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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.72, 1,621.06 and 677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.72, 1,621.06 and 677.40 is: 934.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.72 : 1,621.06 = 677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.72/1,621.06 = 677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.72x = 1,621.06 × 677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.72x = 1,098,106.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,106.04/1,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.78

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