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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.65, 2,135.45 and 1,179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.65, 2,135.45 and 1,179.66 is: 1,769.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.65 : 2,135.45 = 1,179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.65/2,135.45 = 1,179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.65x = 2,135.45 × 1,179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.65x = 2,519,114.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,114.11/1,423.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.48

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