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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.26, 1,627.35 and 899.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.26, 1,627.35 and 899.18 is: 1,240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.26 : 1,627.35 = 899.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.26/1,627.35 = 899.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.26x = 1,627.35 × 899.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.26x = 1,463,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,280.57/1,179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.85

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