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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.36, 1,775.88 and 1,036.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.36, 1,775.88 and 1,036.80 is: 1,561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.36 : 1,775.88 = 1,036.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.36/1,775.88 = 1,036.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.36x = 1,775.88 × 1,036.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.36x = 1,841,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,232.38/1,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.21

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