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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.33, 1,626.11 and 654.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.33, 1,626.11 and 654.39 is: 903.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.33 : 1,626.11 = 654.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.33/1,626.11 = 654.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.33x = 1,626.11 × 654.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.33x = 1,064,106.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,106.85/1,178.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.07

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