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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.25, 1,625.88 and 647.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.25, 1,625.88 and 647.11 is: 892.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.25 : 1,625.88 = 647.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.25/1,625.88 = 647.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.25x = 1,625.88 × 647.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.25x = 1,052,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,123.21/1,178.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.95

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