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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.12, 1,768.59 and 448.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.12, 1,768.59 and 448.68 is: 672.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.12 : 1,768.59 = 448.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.12/1,768.59 = 448.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.12x = 1,768.59 × 448.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.12x = 793,530.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,530.96/1,179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.99

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