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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.58, 1,769.50 and 399.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.58, 1,769.50 and 399.56 is: 599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.58 : 1,769.50 = 399.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.58/1,769.50 = 399.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.58x = 1,769.50 × 399.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.58x = 707,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,021.42/1,179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.38

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