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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.77, 1,623.87 and 679.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.77, 1,623.87 and 679.73 is: 937.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.77 : 1,623.87 = 679.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.77/1,623.87 = 679.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.77x = 1,623.87 × 679.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.77x = 1,103,793.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,793.16/1,176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.99

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