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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.28, 1,764.48 and 1,059.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.28, 1,764.48 and 1,059.52 is: 1,585.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.28 : 1,764.48 = 1,059.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.28/1,764.48 = 1,059.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.28x = 1,764.48 × 1,059.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.28x = 1,869,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,501.85/1,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.29

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