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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.67, 1,623.67 and 679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.67, 1,623.67 and 679.28 is: 937.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.67 : 1,623.67 = 679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.67/1,623.67 = 679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.67x = 1,623.67 × 679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.67x = 1,102,916.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,916.74/1,176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.32

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