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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.97, 1,624.25 and 679.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.97, 1,624.25 and 679.53 is: 937.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.97 : 1,624.25 = 679.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.97/1,624.25 = 679.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.97x = 1,624.25 × 679.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.97x = 1,103,726.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,726.60/1,176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.77

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