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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,878.60, 2,592.45 and 1,179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,878.60, 2,592.45 and 1,179.84 is: 1,628.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,878.60 : 2,592.45 = 1,179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,878.60/2,592.45 = 1,179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,878.60x = 2,592.45 × 1,179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,878.60x = 3,058,676.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,676.21/1,878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.17

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