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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.47, 1,627.23 and 825.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.47, 1,627.23 and 825.95 is: 1,139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.47 : 1,627.23 = 825.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.47/1,627.23 = 825.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.47x = 1,627.23 × 825.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.47x = 1,344,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,002.48/1,179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.50

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