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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.39, 2,158.34 and 1,178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.39, 2,158.34 and 1,178.08 is: 1,775.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.39 : 2,158.34 = 1,178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.39/2,158.34 = 1,178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.39x = 2,158.34 × 1,178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.39x = 2,542,696.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,696.69/1,432.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.15

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