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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.44, 2,795.22 and 1,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.44, 2,795.22 and 1,179 is: 1,767.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.44 : 2,795.22 = 1,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.44/2,795.22 = 1,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.44x = 2,795.22 × 1,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.44x = 3,295,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,564.38/1,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.59

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