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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.56, 1,624.62 and 680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.56, 1,624.62 and 680.16 is: 938.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.56 : 1,624.62 = 680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.56/1,624.62 = 680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.56x = 1,624.62 × 680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.56x = 1,105,001.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,001.54/1,177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.38

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