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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.04, 1,627.01 and 655.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.04, 1,627.01 and 655.04 is: 903.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.04 : 1,627.01 = 655.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.04/1,627.01 = 655.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.04x = 1,627.01 × 655.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.04x = 1,065,745.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,745.22/1,179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.91

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