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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.12, 1,765.98 and 657.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.12, 1,765.98 and 657.98 is: 985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.12 : 1,765.98 = 657.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.12/1,765.98 = 657.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.12x = 1,765.98 × 657.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.12x = 1,161,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,967.40/1,179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.45

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