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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.74, 1,626.72 and 667.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.74, 1,626.72 and 667.76 is: 921.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.74 : 1,626.72 = 667.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.74/1,626.72 = 667.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.74x = 1,626.72 × 667.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.74x = 1,086,258.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,258.55/1,178.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.55

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