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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.34, 1,626.08 and 647.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.34, 1,626.08 and 647.21 is: 893.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.34 : 1,626.08 = 647.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.34/1,626.08 = 647.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.34x = 1,626.08 × 647.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.34x = 1,052,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,403.87/1,178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.12

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