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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.84, 1,768.26 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.84, 1,768.26 and 399.72 is: 599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.84 : 1,768.26 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.84/1,768.26 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.84x = 1,768.26 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.84x = 706,808.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,808.89/1,178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.58

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