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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.06, 1,627.05 and 655.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.06, 1,627.05 and 655.08 is: 903.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.06 : 1,627.05 = 655.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.06/1,627.05 = 655.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.06x = 1,627.05 × 655.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.06x = 1,065,847.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,847.91/1,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.98

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