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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.03, 1,768.48 and 398.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.03, 1,768.48 and 398.77 is: 598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.03 : 1,768.48 = 398.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.03/1,768.48 = 398.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.03x = 1,768.48 × 398.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.03x = 705,211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,211.35/1,179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.13

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