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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.19, 1,621.67 and 677.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.19, 1,621.67 and 677.88 is: 935.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.19 : 1,621.67 = 677.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.19/1,621.67 = 677.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.19x = 1,621.67 × 677.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.19x = 1,099,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,294.27/1,175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.42

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