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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.03, 1,622.12 and 677.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.03, 1,622.12 and 677.57 is: 935.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.03 : 1,622.12 = 677.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.03/1,622.12 = 677.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.03x = 1,622.12 × 677.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.03x = 1,099,088.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,088.35/1,175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.37

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