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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.70, 1,768.08 and 658.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.70, 1,768.08 and 658.41 is: 987.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.70 : 1,768.08 = 658.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.70/1,768.08 = 658.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.70x = 1,768.08 × 658.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.70x = 1,164,121.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,121.55/1,178.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.63

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