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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179, 1,622.22 and 1,081.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179, 1,622.22 and 1,081.80 is: 1,488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179 : 1,622.22 = 1,081.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179/1,622.22 = 1,081.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179x = 1,622.22 × 1,081.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179x = 1,754,917.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,917.60/1,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.48

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