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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.23, 1,621.76 and 677.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.23, 1,621.76 and 677.89 is: 935.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.23 : 1,621.76 = 677.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.23/1,621.76 = 677.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.23x = 1,621.76 × 677.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.23x = 1,099,374.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,374.89/1,175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.46

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