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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.06, 1,768.50 and 485.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.06, 1,768.50 and 485.70 is: 728.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.06 : 1,768.50 = 485.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.06/1,768.50 = 485.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.06x = 1,768.50 × 485.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.06x = 858,960.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,960.45/1,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.51

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