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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.09, 1,627.14 and 655.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.09, 1,627.14 and 655.14 is: 904.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.09 : 1,627.14 = 655.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.09/1,627.14 = 655.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.09x = 1,627.14 × 655.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.09x = 1,066,004.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,004.50/1,179.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.09

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