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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.79, 2,279.95 and 1,178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.79, 2,279.95 and 1,178.92 is: 1,627.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.79 : 2,279.95 = 1,178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.79/2,279.95 = 1,178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.79x = 2,279.95 × 1,178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.79x = 2,687,878.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,878.56/1,651.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.25

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