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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.59, 1,622.35 and 678.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.59, 1,622.35 and 678.22 is: 935.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.59 : 1,622.35 = 678.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.59/1,622.35 = 678.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.59x = 1,622.35 × 678.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.59x = 1,100,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,303.48/1,175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.96

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