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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.39, 1,624.32 and 679.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.39, 1,624.32 and 679.93 is: 938.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.39 : 1,624.32 = 679.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.39/1,624.32 = 679.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.39x = 1,624.32 × 679.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.39x = 1,104,419.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,419.84/1,177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.03

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