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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.78, 2,018.07 and 1,179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.78, 2,018.07 and 1,179.81 is: 1,770.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.78 : 2,018.07 = 1,179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.78/2,018.07 = 1,179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.78x = 2,018.07 × 1,179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.78x = 2,380,939.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,939.17/1,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.50

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