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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.11, 1,625.87 and 654.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.11, 1,625.87 and 654.14 is: 902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.11 : 1,625.87 = 654.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.11/1,625.87 = 654.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.11x = 1,625.87 × 654.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.11x = 1,063,549.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,549.85/1,178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.76

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