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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.51, 1,769.56 and 448.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.51, 1,769.56 and 448.69 is: 673.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.51 : 1,769.56 = 448.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.51/1,769.56 = 448.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.51x = 1,769.56 × 448.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.51x = 793,975.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,975.03/1,179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.14

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