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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.36, 1,627.70 and 848.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.36, 1,627.70 and 848.88 is: 1,171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.36 : 1,627.70 = 848.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.36/1,627.70 = 848.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.36x = 1,627.70 × 848.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.36x = 1,381,728.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,728.17/1,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.59

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