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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.26, 1,630.40 and 1,127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.26, 1,630.40 and 1,127.64 is: 1,559.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.26 : 1,630.40 = 1,127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.26/1,630.40 = 1,127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.26x = 1,630.40 × 1,127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.26x = 1,838,504.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,504.26/1,179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.03

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