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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.33, 1,769.29 and 448.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.33, 1,769.29 and 448.50 is: 672.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.33 : 1,769.29 = 448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.33/1,769.29 = 448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.33x = 1,769.29 × 448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.33x = 793,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,534.60/1,179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.87

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