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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.82, 1,621.24 and 677.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.82, 1,621.24 and 677.51 is: 934.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.82 : 1,621.24 = 677.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.82/1,621.24 = 677.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.82x = 1,621.24 × 677.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.82x = 1,098,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,396.51/1,174.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.95

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