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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.85, 1,624.22 and 679.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.85, 1,624.22 and 679.32 is: 937.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.85 : 1,624.22 = 679.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.85/1,624.22 = 679.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.85x = 1,624.22 × 679.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.85x = 1,103,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,365.13/1,176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.56

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