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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.86, 1,621.38 and 677.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.86, 1,621.38 and 677.57 is: 935.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.86 : 1,621.38 = 677.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.86/1,621.38 = 677.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.86x = 1,621.38 × 677.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.86x = 1,098,590.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,590.34/1,174.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.08

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