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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.41, 1,627.64 and 655.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.41, 1,627.64 and 655.41 is: 904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.41 : 1,627.64 = 655.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.41/1,627.64 = 655.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.41x = 1,627.64 × 655.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.41x = 1,066,771.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,771.53/1,179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.50

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