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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.70, 1,627.23 and 829.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.70, 1,627.23 and 829.78 is: 1,144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.70 : 1,627.23 = 829.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.70/1,627.23 = 829.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.70x = 1,627.23 × 829.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.70x = 1,350,242.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,242.91/1,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.56

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