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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.70, 1,624.04 and 679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.70, 1,624.04 and 679.26 is: 937.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.70 : 1,624.04 = 679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.70/1,624.04 = 679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.70x = 1,624.04 × 679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.70x = 1,103,145.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,145.41/1,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.49

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