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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.15, 1,769.15 and 448.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.15, 1,769.15 and 448.73 is: 673.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.15 : 1,769.15 = 448.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.15/1,769.15 = 448.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.15x = 1,769.15 × 448.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.15x = 793,870.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,870.68/1,179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.26

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