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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.94, 1,623.98 and 679.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.94, 1,623.98 and 679.48 is: 937.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.94 : 1,623.98 = 679.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.94/1,623.98 = 679.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.94x = 1,623.98 × 679.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.94x = 1,103,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,468.70/1,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.58

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