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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.34, 1,621.95 and 677.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.34, 1,621.95 and 677.96 is: 935.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.34 : 1,621.95 = 677.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.34/1,621.95 = 677.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.34x = 1,621.95 × 677.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.34x = 1,099,609.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,609.11/1,175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.57

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