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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.38, 1,623.20 and 678.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.38, 1,623.20 and 678.98 is: 936.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.38 : 1,623.20 = 678.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.38/1,623.20 = 678.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.38x = 1,623.20 × 678.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.38x = 1,102,120.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,120.34/1,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.87

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