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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.38, 1,627.76 and 882.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.38, 1,627.76 and 882.12 is: 1,217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.38 : 1,627.76 = 882.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.38/1,627.76 = 882.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.38x = 1,627.76 × 882.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.38x = 1,435,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,875.24/1,179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.49

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