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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.25, 1,768.68 and 399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.25, 1,768.68 and 399.24 is: 598.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.25 : 1,768.68 = 399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.25/1,768.68 = 399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.25x = 1,768.68 × 399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.25x = 706,129.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,129.30/1,179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.79

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