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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178, 1,767 and 665.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178, 1,767 and 665.04 is: 997.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178 : 1,767 = 665.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178/1,767 = 665.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178x = 1,767 × 665.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178x = 1,175,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,125.68/1,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.56

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