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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.68, 1,769.50 and 399.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.68, 1,769.50 and 399.67 is: 599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.68 : 1,769.50 = 399.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.68/1,769.50 = 399.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.68x = 1,769.50 × 399.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.68x = 707,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,217.36/1,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.50

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