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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.98, 1,625.55 and 680.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.98, 1,625.55 and 680.64 is: 939.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.98 : 1,625.55 = 680.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.98/1,625.55 = 680.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.98x = 1,625.55 × 680.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.98x = 1,106,414.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,414.35/1,177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.25

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