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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.59, 1,769.13 and 448.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.59, 1,769.13 and 448.97 is: 673.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.59 : 1,769.13 = 448.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.59/1,769.13 = 448.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.59x = 1,769.13 × 448.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.59x = 794,277.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,277.45/1,179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.35

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