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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.46, 1,621.94 and 678.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.46, 1,621.94 and 678.08 is: 935.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.46 : 1,621.94 = 678.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.46/1,621.94 = 678.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.46x = 1,621.94 × 678.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.46x = 1,099,805.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,805.08/1,175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.64

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