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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.64, 1,770 and 486.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.64, 1,770 and 486.82 is: 730.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.64 : 1,770 = 486.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.64/1,770 = 486.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.64x = 1,770 × 486.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.64x = 861,671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,671.40/1,179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.45

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