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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.44, 1,627.62 and 648.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.44, 1,627.62 and 648.32 is: 894.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.44 : 1,627.62 = 648.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.44/1,627.62 = 648.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.44x = 1,627.62 × 648.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.44x = 1,055,218.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,218.60/1,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.68

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