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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.52, 1,624.98 and 680.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.52, 1,624.98 and 680.08 is: 938.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.52 : 1,624.98 = 680.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.52/1,624.98 = 680.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.52x = 1,624.98 × 680.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.52x = 1,105,116.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,116.40/1,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.51

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