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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.98, 1,621.54 and 670.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.98, 1,621.54 and 670.98 is: 925.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.98 : 1,621.54 = 670.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.98/1,621.54 = 670.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.98x = 1,621.54 × 670.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.98x = 1,088,017.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,017.55/1,174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.99

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