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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.38, 1,627.47 and 655.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.38, 1,627.47 and 655.38 is: 904.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.38 : 1,627.47 = 655.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.38/1,627.47 = 655.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.38x = 1,627.47 × 655.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.38x = 1,066,611.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,611.29/1,179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.38

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