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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.14, 1,624.18 and 679.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.14, 1,624.18 and 679.62 is: 937.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.14 : 1,624.18 = 679.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.14/1,624.18 = 679.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.14x = 1,624.18 × 679.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.14x = 1,103,825.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,825.21/1,177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.72

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