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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.40, 2,604.29 and 1,179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.40, 2,604.29 and 1,179.12 is: 1,626.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.40 : 2,604.29 = 1,179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.40/2,604.29 = 1,179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.40x = 2,604.29 × 1,179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.40x = 3,070,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,770.42/1,887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.98

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