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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.37, 1,623.69 and 678.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.37, 1,623.69 and 678.94 is: 937.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.37 : 1,623.69 = 678.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.37/1,623.69 = 678.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.37x = 1,623.69 × 678.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.37x = 1,102,386.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,386.69/1,176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.11

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