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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.50, 1,769.05 and 399.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.50, 1,769.05 and 399.42 is: 599.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.50 : 1,769.05 = 399.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.50/1,769.05 = 399.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.50x = 1,769.05 × 399.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.50x = 706,594.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,594.45/1,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.07

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