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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.40, 1,622.36 and 979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.40, 1,622.36 and 979.60 is: 1,350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.40 : 1,622.36 = 979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.40/1,622.36 = 979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.40x = 1,622.36 × 979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.40x = 1,589,263.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,263.86/1,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.96

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