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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,597.82, 2,204.36 and 1,179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,597.82, 2,204.36 and 1,179.16 is: 1,626.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,597.82 : 2,204.36 = 1,179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,597.82/2,204.36 = 1,179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,597.82x = 2,204.36 × 1,179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,597.82x = 2,599,293.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,293.14/1,597.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.77

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