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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.29, 2,154.44 and 1,179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.29, 2,154.44 and 1,179.25 is: 1,768.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.29 : 2,154.44 = 1,179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.29/2,154.44 = 1,179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.29x = 2,154.44 × 1,179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.29x = 2,540,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,623.37/1,436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.88

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