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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.99, 1,626.97 and 667.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.99, 1,626.97 and 667.91 is: 921.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.99 : 1,626.97 = 667.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.99/1,626.97 = 667.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.99x = 1,626.97 × 667.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.99x = 1,086,669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,669.53/1,178.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.70

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