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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.85, 1,624.01 and 679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.85, 1,624.01 and 679.40 is: 937.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.85 : 1,624.01 = 679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.85/1,624.01 = 679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.85x = 1,624.01 × 679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.85x = 1,103,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,352.39/1,176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.55

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