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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.16, 1,768.58 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.16, 1,768.58 and 495 is: 742.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.16 : 1,768.58 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.16/1,768.58 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.16x = 1,768.58 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.16x = 875,447.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,447.10/1,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.43

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