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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.03, 1,623.50 and 678.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.03, 1,623.50 and 678.57 is: 936.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.03 : 1,623.50 = 678.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.03/1,623.50 = 678.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.03x = 1,623.50 × 678.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.03x = 1,101,658.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,658.40/1,176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.76

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