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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.37, 1,627.66 and 675.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.37, 1,627.66 and 675.27 is: 931.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.37 : 1,627.66 = 675.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.37/1,627.66 = 675.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.37x = 1,627.66 × 675.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.37x = 1,099,109.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,109.97/1,179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.95

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