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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.56, 1,623.64 and 679.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.56, 1,623.64 and 679.18 is: 937.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.56 : 1,623.64 = 679.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.56/1,623.64 = 679.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.56x = 1,623.64 × 679.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.56x = 1,102,743.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,743.82/1,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.26

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