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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.23, 1,624.75 and 679.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.23, 1,624.75 and 679.77 is: 938.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.23 : 1,624.75 = 679.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.23/1,624.75 = 679.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.23x = 1,624.75 × 679.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.23x = 1,104,454.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,454.61/1,177.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.18

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