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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.61, 1,623.71 and 679.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.61, 1,623.71 and 679.25 is: 937.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.61 : 1,623.71 = 679.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.61/1,623.71 = 679.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.61x = 1,623.71 × 679.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.61x = 1,102,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,893.50/1,176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.35

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