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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.91, 1,623.99 and 679.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.91, 1,623.99 and 679.45 is: 937.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.91 : 1,623.99 = 679.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.91/1,623.99 = 679.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.91x = 1,623.99 × 679.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.91x = 1,103,420.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,420.01/1,176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.56

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