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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.68, 1,626.24 and 884.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.68, 1,626.24 and 884.48 is: 1,219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.68 : 1,626.24 = 884.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.68/1,626.24 = 884.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.68x = 1,626.24 × 884.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.68x = 1,438,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,376.76/1,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.29

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