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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.99, 1,770.39 and 632.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.99, 1,770.39 and 632.07 is: 948.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.99 : 1,770.39 = 632.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.99/1,770.39 = 632.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.99x = 1,770.39 × 632.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.99x = 1,119,010.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,010.41/1,179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.32

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