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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.16, 1,768.23 and 448.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.16, 1,768.23 and 448.47 is: 672.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.16 : 1,768.23 = 448.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.16/1,768.23 = 448.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.16x = 1,768.23 × 448.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.16x = 792,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,998.11/1,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.51

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