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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.02, 1,981.70 and 1,179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.02, 1,981.70 and 1,179.80 is: 1,764.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.02 : 1,981.70 = 1,179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.02/1,981.70 = 1,179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.02x = 1,981.70 × 1,179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.02x = 2,338,009.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,009.66/1,325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.51

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