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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.12, 2,113.12 and 1,179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.12, 2,113.12 and 1,179.44 is: 1,768.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.12 : 2,113.12 = 1,179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.12/2,113.12 = 1,179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.12x = 2,113.12 × 1,179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.12x = 2,492,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,298.25/1,409.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.69

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