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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.56, 1,767.88 and 659.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.56, 1,767.88 and 659.56 is: 988.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.56 : 1,767.88 = 659.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.56/1,767.88 = 659.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.56x = 1,767.88 × 659.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.56x = 1,166,022.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,022.93/1,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.52

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