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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.95, 1,768.62 and 485.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.95, 1,768.62 and 485.99 is: 729.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.95 : 1,768.62 = 485.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.95/1,768.62 = 485.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.95x = 1,768.62 × 485.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.95x = 859,531.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,531.63/1,178.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.07

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