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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.40, 1,761.79 and 655.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.40, 1,761.79 and 655.11 is: 981.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.40 : 1,761.79 = 655.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.40/1,761.79 = 655.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.40x = 1,761.79 × 655.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.40x = 1,154,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,154.16/1,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.09

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