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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.64, 1,766.72 and 1,138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.64, 1,766.72 and 1,138.64 is: 1,705.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.64 : 1,766.72 = 1,138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.64/1,766.72 = 1,138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.64x = 1,766.72 × 1,138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.64x = 2,011,658.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,658.06/1,179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.32

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