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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.25, 1,765.03 and 656.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.25, 1,765.03 and 656.55 is: 985.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.25 : 1,765.03 = 656.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.25/1,765.03 = 656.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.25x = 1,765.03 × 656.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.25x = 1,158,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,830.45/1,176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.19

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