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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.40, 1,627.29 and 707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.40, 1,627.29 and 707.44 is: 976.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.40 : 1,627.29 = 707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.40/1,627.29 = 707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.40x = 1,627.29 × 707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.40x = 1,151,210.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,210.04/1,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.10

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