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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.94, 1,626.97 and 681.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.94, 1,626.97 and 681.57 is: 940.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.94 : 1,626.97 = 681.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.94/1,626.97 = 681.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.94x = 1,626.97 × 681.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.94x = 1,108,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,893.94/1,178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.59

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