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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.85, 1,627.29 and 759.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.85, 1,627.29 and 759.17 is: 1,047.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.85 : 1,627.29 = 759.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.85/1,627.29 = 759.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.85x = 1,627.29 × 759.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.85x = 1,235,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,393.82/1,178.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.96

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