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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.40, 1,626.17 and 681.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.40, 1,626.17 and 681.06 is: 939.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.40 : 1,626.17 = 681.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.40/1,626.17 = 681.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.40x = 1,626.17 × 681.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.40x = 1,107,519.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,519.34/1,178.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.85

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