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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.93, 1,621.54 and 677.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.93, 1,621.54 and 677.56 is: 935.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.93 : 1,621.54 = 677.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.93/1,621.54 = 677.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.93x = 1,621.54 × 677.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.93x = 1,098,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,698.08/1,174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.12

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