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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.40, 1,769.71 and 448.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.40, 1,769.71 and 448.99 is: 673.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.40 : 1,769.71 = 448.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.40/1,769.71 = 448.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.40x = 1,769.71 × 448.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.40x = 794,582.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,582.09/1,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.72

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