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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.08, 1,778.28 and 979.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.08, 1,778.28 and 979.14 is: 1,466.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.08 : 1,778.28 = 979.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.08/1,778.28 = 979.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.08x = 1,778.28 × 979.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.08x = 1,741,180.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,180.83/1,187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.78

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