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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.49, 1,623.72 and 679.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.49, 1,623.72 and 679.02 is: 937.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.49 : 1,623.72 = 679.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.49/1,623.72 = 679.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.49x = 1,623.72 × 679.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.49x = 1,102,538.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,538.35/1,176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.14

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