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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.69, 1,626.60 and 681.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.69, 1,626.60 and 681.33 is: 940.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.69 : 1,626.60 = 681.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.69/1,626.60 = 681.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.69x = 1,626.60 × 681.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.69x = 1,108,251.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,251.38/1,178.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.24

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