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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.15, 1,769.61 and 450.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.15, 1,769.61 and 450.15 is: 675.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.15 : 1,769.61 = 450.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.15/1,769.61 = 450.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.15x = 1,769.61 × 450.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.15x = 796,589.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,589.94/1,179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.56

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