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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.36, 1,626.11 and 654.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.36, 1,626.11 and 654.40 is: 903.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.36 : 1,626.11 = 654.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.36/1,626.11 = 654.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.36x = 1,626.11 × 654.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.36x = 1,064,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,126.38/1,178.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.06

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