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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.18, 1,759.40 and 1,069.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.18, 1,759.40 and 1,069.26 is: 1,599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.18 : 1,759.40 = 1,069.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.18/1,759.40 = 1,069.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.18x = 1,759.40 × 1,069.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.18x = 1,881,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,256.04/1,176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.46

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