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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.01, 1,784.62 and 1,079.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.01, 1,784.62 and 1,079.92 is: 1,626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.01 : 1,784.62 = 1,079.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.01/1,784.62 = 1,079.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.01x = 1,784.62 × 1,079.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.01x = 1,927,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,234.30/1,185.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.34

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