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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.74, 1,621.37 and 677.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.74, 1,621.37 and 677.36 is: 934.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.74 : 1,621.37 = 677.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.74/1,621.37 = 677.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.74x = 1,621.37 × 677.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.74x = 1,098,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,251.18/1,174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.89

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