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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.45, 1,769.37 and 486.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.45, 1,769.37 and 486.49 is: 729.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.45 : 1,769.37 = 486.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.45/1,769.37 = 486.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.45x = 1,769.37 × 486.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.45x = 860,780.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,780.81/1,179.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.82

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