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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.03, 1,777.68 and 1,079.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.03, 1,777.68 and 1,079.46 is: 1,619.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.03 : 1,777.68 = 1,079.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.03/1,777.68 = 1,079.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.03x = 1,777.68 × 1,079.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.03x = 1,918,934.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,934.45/1,185.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.31

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