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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.17, 1,768.98 and 448.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.17, 1,768.98 and 448.69 is: 673.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.17 : 1,768.98 = 448.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.17/1,768.98 = 448.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.17x = 1,768.98 × 448.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.17x = 793,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,712.55/1,179.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.11

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