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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.46, 1,624.70 and 680.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.46, 1,624.70 and 680.08 is: 938.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.46 : 1,624.70 = 680.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.46/1,624.70 = 680.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.46x = 1,624.70 × 680.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.46x = 1,104,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,925.98/1,177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.40

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