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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.93, 1,625.61 and 680.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.93, 1,625.61 and 680.59 is: 939.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.93 : 1,625.61 = 680.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.93/1,625.61 = 680.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.93x = 1,625.61 × 680.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.93x = 1,106,365.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,365.78/1,177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.25

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