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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.32, 1,624.77 and 679.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.32, 1,624.77 and 679.98 is: 938.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.32 : 1,624.77 = 679.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.32/1,624.77 = 679.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.32x = 1,624.77 × 679.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.32x = 1,104,811.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,811.10/1,177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.41

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