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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.14, 1,621.61 and 677.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.14, 1,621.61 and 677.90 is: 935.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.14 : 1,621.61 = 677.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.14/1,621.61 = 677.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.14x = 1,621.61 × 677.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.14x = 1,099,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,289.42/1,175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.45

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