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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.15, 1,768.37 and 448.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.15, 1,768.37 and 448.55 is: 672.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.15 : 1,768.37 = 448.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.15/1,768.37 = 448.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.15x = 1,768.37 × 448.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.15x = 793,204.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,204.54/1,179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.69

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