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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.07, 1,627.13 and 681.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.07, 1,627.13 and 681.73 is: 940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.07 : 1,627.13 = 681.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.07/1,627.13 = 681.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.07x = 1,627.13 × 681.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.07x = 1,109,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,263.33/1,179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.80

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