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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.81, 1,979.88 and 1,178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.81, 1,979.88 and 1,178.60 is: 1,762.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.81 : 1,979.88 = 1,178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.81/1,979.88 = 1,178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.81x = 1,979.88 × 1,178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.81x = 2,333,476.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,476.67/1,323.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.70

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