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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.90, 1,627.38 and 806.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.90, 1,627.38 and 806.22 is: 1,111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.90 : 1,627.38 = 806.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.90/1,627.38 = 806.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.90x = 1,627.38 × 806.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.90x = 1,312,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,026.30/1,179.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.98

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