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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.15, 1,768.02 and 398.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.15, 1,768.02 and 398.93 is: 598.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.15 : 1,768.02 = 398.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.15/1,768.02 = 398.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.15x = 1,768.02 × 398.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.15x = 705,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,305.88/1,179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.15

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