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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.90, 1,625.90 and 681.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.90, 1,625.90 and 681.05 is: 940.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.90 : 1,625.90 = 681.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.90/1,625.90 = 681.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.90x = 1,625.90 × 681.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.90x = 1,107,310.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,310.34/1,177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.07

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