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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.73, 1,623.96 and 679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.73, 1,623.96 and 679.52 is: 937.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.73 : 1,623.96 = 679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.73/1,623.96 = 679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.73x = 1,623.96 × 679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.73x = 1,103,513.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,513.30/1,176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.78

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