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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.55, 1,605.02 and 1,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.55, 1,605.02 and 1,171.26 is: 1,595.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.55 : 1,605.02 = 1,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.55/1,605.02 = 1,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.55x = 1,605.02 × 1,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.55x = 1,879,889.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,889.87/1,178.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.09

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