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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.57, 2,279.19 and 1,179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.57, 2,279.19 and 1,179.93 is: 1,629.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.57 : 2,279.19 = 1,179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.57/2,279.19 = 1,179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.57x = 2,279.19 × 1,179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.57x = 2,689,284.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,284.66/1,650.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.31

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