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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.43, 1,769.36 and 659.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.43, 1,769.36 and 659.14 is: 988.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.43 : 1,769.36 = 659.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.43/1,769.36 = 659.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.43x = 1,769.36 × 659.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.43x = 1,166,251.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,251.94/1,179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.83

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