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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.91, 1,626.84 and 647.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.91, 1,626.84 and 647.78 is: 893.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.91 : 1,626.84 = 647.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.91/1,626.84 = 647.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.91x = 1,626.84 × 647.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.91x = 1,053,826.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,826.28/1,178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.90

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