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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.66, 1,626.72 and 1,079.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.66, 1,626.72 and 1,079.84 is: 1,490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.66 : 1,626.72 = 1,079.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.66/1,626.72 = 1,079.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.66x = 1,626.72 × 1,079.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.66x = 1,756,597.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,597.32/1,178.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.33

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