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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.06, 1,627.14 and 655.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.06, 1,627.14 and 655.13 is: 904.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.06 : 1,627.14 = 655.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.06/1,627.14 = 655.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.06x = 1,627.14 × 655.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.06x = 1,065,988.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,988.23/1,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.10

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