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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.95, 1,624.40 and 679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.95, 1,624.40 and 679.52 is: 937.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.95 : 1,624.40 = 679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.95/1,624.40 = 679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.95x = 1,624.40 × 679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.95x = 1,103,812.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,812.29/1,176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.86

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