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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.26, 1,625.92 and 654.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.26, 1,625.92 and 654.25 is: 902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.26 : 1,625.92 = 654.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.26/1,625.92 = 654.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.26x = 1,625.92 × 654.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.26x = 1,063,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,754.89/1,178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.82

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