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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.02, 1,627.09 and 647.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.02, 1,627.09 and 647.96 is: 894.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.02 : 1,627.09 = 647.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.02/1,627.09 = 647.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.02x = 1,627.09 × 647.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.02x = 1,054,292.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,292.28/1,179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.21

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