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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.40, 1,766.58 and 961.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.40, 1,766.58 and 961.96 is: 1,440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.40 : 1,766.58 = 961.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.40/1,766.58 = 961.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.40x = 1,766.58 × 961.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.40x = 1,699,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,379.30/1,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.88

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