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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.97, 1,624.28 and 679.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.97, 1,624.28 and 679.66 is: 937.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.97 : 1,624.28 = 679.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.97/1,624.28 = 679.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.97x = 1,624.28 × 679.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.97x = 1,103,956.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,956.03/1,176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.96

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