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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.73, 2,110.46 and 1,179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.73, 2,110.46 and 1,179.09 is: 1,766.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.73 : 2,110.46 = 1,179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.73/2,110.46 = 1,179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.73x = 2,110.46 × 1,179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.73x = 2,488,416.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,416.39/1,408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.43

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