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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.78, 1,628.13 and 655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.78, 1,628.13 and 655.80 is: 905.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.78 : 1,628.13 = 655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.78/1,628.13 = 655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.78x = 1,628.13 × 655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.78x = 1,067,727.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,727.65/1,179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.02

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