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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.64, 1,622.52 and 678.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.64, 1,622.52 and 678.34 is: 936.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.64 : 1,622.52 = 678.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.64/1,622.52 = 678.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.64x = 1,622.52 × 678.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.64x = 1,100,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,620.22/1,175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.19

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