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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.74, 1,768.14 and 486.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.74, 1,768.14 and 486.03 is: 728.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.74 : 1,768.14 = 486.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.74/1,768.14 = 486.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.74x = 1,768.14 × 486.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.74x = 859,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,369.08/1,179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.44

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