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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.45, 1,623.91 and 898.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.45, 1,623.91 and 898.79 is: 1,237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.45 : 1,623.91 = 898.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.45/1,623.91 = 898.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.45x = 1,623.91 × 898.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.45x = 1,459,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,554.07/1,179.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.49

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