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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.24, 1,661.40 and 1,178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.24, 1,661.40 and 1,178.62 is: 1,622.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.24 : 1,661.40 = 1,178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.24/1,661.40 = 1,178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.24x = 1,661.40 × 1,178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.24x = 1,958,159.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,159.27/1,207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.01

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