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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.55, 2,712.93 and 1,179.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.55, 2,712.93 and 1,179.23 is: 1,626.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.55 : 2,712.93 = 1,179.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.55/2,712.93 = 1,179.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.55x = 2,712.93 × 1,179.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.55x = 3,199,168.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,168.44/1,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.79

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