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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.24, 1,621.46 and 677.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.24, 1,621.46 and 677.81 is: 935.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.24 : 1,621.46 = 677.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.24/1,621.46 = 677.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.24x = 1,621.46 × 677.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.24x = 1,099,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,030.31/1,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.16

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