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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.07, 1,625.71 and 654.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.07, 1,625.71 and 654.09 is: 902.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.07 : 1,625.71 = 654.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.07/1,625.71 = 654.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.07x = 1,625.71 × 654.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.07x = 1,063,360.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,360.65/1,178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.63

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