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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.20, 1,767.84 and 485.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.20, 1,767.84 and 485.48 is: 727.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.20 : 1,767.84 = 485.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.20/1,767.84 = 485.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.20x = 1,767.84 × 485.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.20x = 858,250.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,250.96/1,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.82

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