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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.21, 1,768.37 and 388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.21, 1,768.37 and 388.40 is: 582.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.21 : 1,768.37 = 388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.21/1,768.37 = 388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.21x = 1,768.37 × 388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.21x = 686,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,824.12/1,179.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.44

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