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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.82, 1,620.90 and 670.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.82, 1,620.90 and 670.68 is: 925.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.82 : 1,620.90 = 670.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.82/1,620.90 = 670.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.82x = 1,620.90 × 670.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.82x = 1,087,105.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,105.21/1,174.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.34

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