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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.76, 1,626.83 and 674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.76, 1,626.83 and 674.80 is: 931.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.76 : 1,626.83 = 674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.76/1,626.83 = 674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.76x = 1,626.83 × 674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.76x = 1,097,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,779.02/1,178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.30

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