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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.57, 1,760.15 and 679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.57, 1,760.15 and 679.52 is: 1,020.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.57 : 1,760.15 = 679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.57/1,760.15 = 679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.57x = 1,760.15 × 679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.57x = 1,196,063.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,063.23/1,172.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.04

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