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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.47, 1,758.90 and 679.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.47, 1,758.90 and 679.83 is: 1,018.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.47 : 1,758.90 = 679.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.47/1,758.90 = 679.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.47x = 1,758.90 × 679.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.47x = 1,195,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,752.99/1,174.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.13

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