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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.04, 1,760.68 and 1,110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.04, 1,760.68 and 1,110.70 is: 1,658.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.04 : 1,760.68 = 1,110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.04/1,760.68 = 1,110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.04x = 1,760.68 × 1,110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.04x = 1,955,587.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,587.28/1,179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.63

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