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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.09, 1,768.64 and 313.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.09, 1,768.64 and 313.39 is: 470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.09 : 1,768.64 = 313.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.09/1,768.64 = 313.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.09x = 1,768.64 × 313.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.09x = 554,274.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,274.09/1,179.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.09

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