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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.52, 1,627.20 and 1,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.52, 1,627.20 and 1,024 is: 1,412.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.52 : 1,627.20 = 1,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.52/1,627.20 = 1,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.52x = 1,627.20 × 1,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.52x = 1,666,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,252.80/1,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.65

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