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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.76, 1,626.50 and 706.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.76, 1,626.50 and 706.64 is: 975.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.76 : 1,626.50 = 706.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.76/1,626.50 = 706.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.76x = 1,626.50 × 706.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.76x = 1,149,349.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,349.96/1,178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.05

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