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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.31, 1,624.61 and 679.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.31, 1,624.61 and 679.56 is: 937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.31 : 1,624.61 = 679.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.31/1,624.61 = 679.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.31x = 1,624.61 × 679.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.31x = 1,104,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,016.57/1,177.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.75

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