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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.62, 1,769.69 and 399.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.62, 1,769.69 and 399.58 is: 599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.62 : 1,769.69 = 399.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.62/1,769.69 = 399.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.62x = 1,769.69 × 399.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.62x = 707,129.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,129.30/1,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.46

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