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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.45, 1,769.16 and 409.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.45, 1,769.16 and 409.95 is: 614.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.45 : 1,769.16 = 409.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.45/1,769.16 = 409.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.45x = 1,769.16 × 409.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.45x = 725,267.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,267.14/1,179.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.92

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