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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.20, 1,758.48 and 1,033.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.20, 1,758.48 and 1,033.61 is: 1,541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.20 : 1,758.48 = 1,033.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.20/1,758.48 = 1,033.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.20x = 1,758.48 × 1,033.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.20x = 1,817,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,573.72/1,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.37

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