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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.19, 1,627.93 and 1,054.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.19, 1,627.93 and 1,054.55 is: 1,455.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.19 : 1,627.93 = 1,054.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.19/1,627.93 = 1,054.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.19x = 1,627.93 × 1,054.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.19x = 1,716,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,733.58/1,179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.86

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