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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.61, 1,767.93 and 1,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.61, 1,767.93 and 1,033 is: 1,548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.61 : 1,767.93 = 1,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.61/1,767.93 = 1,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.61x = 1,767.93 × 1,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.61x = 1,826,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,271.69/1,179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.20

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