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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.06, 1,624.64 and 679.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.06, 1,624.64 and 679.99 is: 938.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.06 : 1,624.64 = 679.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.06/1,624.64 = 679.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.06x = 1,624.64 × 679.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.06x = 1,104,734.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,734.61/1,177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.55

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