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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.62, 2,441.26 and 1,179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.62, 2,441.26 and 1,179.34 is: 1,627.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.62 : 2,441.26 = 1,179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.62/2,441.26 = 1,179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.62x = 2,441.26 × 1,179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.62x = 2,879,075.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,075.57/1,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.87

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