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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.63, 1,769.11 and 449.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.63, 1,769.11 and 449.15 is: 673.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.63 : 1,769.11 = 449.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.63/1,769.11 = 449.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.63x = 1,769.11 × 449.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.63x = 794,585.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,585.79/1,179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.59

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