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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.14, 1,627.45 and 681.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.14, 1,627.45 and 681.94 is: 941.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.14 : 1,627.45 = 681.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.14/1,627.45 = 681.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.14x = 1,627.45 × 681.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.14x = 1,109,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,832.95/1,179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.22

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