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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.59, 1,769.44 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.59, 1,769.44 and 449.22 is: 673.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.59 : 1,769.44 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.59/1,769.44 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.59x = 1,769.44 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.59x = 794,866.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,866.71/1,179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.85

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