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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.36, 1,627.29 and 913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.36, 1,627.29 and 913.68 is: 1,260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.36 : 1,627.29 = 913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.36/1,627.29 = 913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.36x = 1,627.29 × 913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.36x = 1,486,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,822.33/1,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.70

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