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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.11, 1,627.12 and 707.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.11, 1,627.12 and 707.27 is: 976.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.11 : 1,627.12 = 707.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.11/1,627.12 = 707.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.11x = 1,627.12 × 707.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.11x = 1,150,807.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,807.33/1,179.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.00

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