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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.86, 1,770.33 and 1,084.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.86, 1,770.33 and 1,084.82 is: 1,627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.86 : 1,770.33 = 1,084.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.86/1,770.33 = 1,084.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.86x = 1,770.33 × 1,084.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.86x = 1,920,489.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,489.39/1,179.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.73

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