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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.80, 1,768.33 and 660.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.80, 1,768.33 and 660.03 is: 989.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.80 : 1,768.33 = 660.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.80/1,768.33 = 660.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.80x = 1,768.33 × 660.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.80x = 1,167,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,147.55/1,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.28

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