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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.46, 1,627.74 and 655.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.46, 1,627.74 and 655.60 is: 904.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.46 : 1,627.74 = 655.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.46/1,627.74 = 655.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.46x = 1,627.74 × 655.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.46x = 1,067,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,146.34/1,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.78

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