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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.71, 1,629.08 and 761.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.71, 1,629.08 and 761.03 is: 1,050.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.71 : 1,629.08 = 761.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.71/1,629.08 = 761.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.71x = 1,629.08 × 761.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.71x = 1,239,778.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,778.75/1,179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.92

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