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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.16, 1,626.12 and 713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.16, 1,626.12 and 713.04 is: 984.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.16 : 1,626.12 = 713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.16/1,626.12 = 713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.16x = 1,626.12 × 713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.16x = 1,159,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,488.60/1,178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.15

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