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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.79, 1,770.29 and 857.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.79, 1,770.29 and 857.81 is: 1,287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.79 : 1,770.29 = 857.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.79/1,770.29 = 857.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.79x = 1,770.29 × 857.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.79x = 1,518,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,572.46/1,179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.15

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