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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.50, 1,623.44 and 679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.50, 1,623.44 and 679.04 is: 937.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.50 : 1,623.44 = 679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.50/1,623.44 = 679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.50x = 1,623.44 × 679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.50x = 1,102,380.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,380.70/1,176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.00

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