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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.51, 1,627.11 and 700.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.51, 1,627.11 and 700.69 is: 966.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.51 : 1,627.11 = 700.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.51/1,627.11 = 700.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.51x = 1,627.11 × 700.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.51x = 1,140,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,091.57/1,179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.58

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