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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.30, 1,627.26 and 675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.30, 1,627.26 and 675.12 is: 931.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.30 : 1,627.26 = 675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.30/1,627.26 = 675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.30x = 1,627.26 × 675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.30x = 1,098,595.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,595.77/1,179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.57

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