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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.08, 1,625.76 and 654.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.08, 1,625.76 and 654.12 is: 902.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.08 : 1,625.76 = 654.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.08/1,625.76 = 654.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.08x = 1,625.76 × 654.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.08x = 1,063,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,442.13/1,178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.69

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