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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.84, 2,495.46 and 1,179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.84, 2,495.46 and 1,179.14 is: 1,626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.84 : 2,495.46 = 1,179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.84/2,495.46 = 1,179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.84x = 2,495.46 × 1,179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.84x = 2,942,496.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,496.70/1,808.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.73

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