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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.71, 1,623.96 and 679.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.71, 1,623.96 and 679.37 is: 937.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.71 : 1,623.96 = 679.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.71/1,623.96 = 679.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.71x = 1,623.96 × 679.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.71x = 1,103,269.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,269.71/1,176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.59

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