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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.39, 2,712.33 and 1,179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.39, 2,712.33 and 1,179.48 is: 1,627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.39 : 2,712.33 = 1,179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.39/2,712.33 = 1,179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.39x = 2,712.33 × 1,179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.39x = 3,199,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,138.99/1,965.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.74

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