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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.21, 1,627.35 and 655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.21, 1,627.35 and 655.24 is: 904.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.21 : 1,627.35 = 655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.21/1,627.35 = 655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.21x = 1,627.35 × 655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.21x = 1,066,300.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,300.75/1,179.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.25

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