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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.13, 1,624.13 and 679.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.13, 1,624.13 and 679.65 is: 937.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.13 : 1,624.13 = 679.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.13/1,624.13 = 679.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.13x = 1,624.13 × 679.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.13x = 1,103,836.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,836.56/1,177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.74

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