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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.19, 1,625.84 and 654.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.19, 1,625.84 and 654.19 is: 902.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.19 : 1,625.84 = 654.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.19/1,625.84 = 654.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.19x = 1,625.84 × 654.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.19x = 1,063,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,600.93/1,178.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.74

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