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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.75, 1,770.30 and 439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.75, 1,770.30 and 439.88 is: 660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.75 : 1,770.30 = 439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.75/1,770.30 = 439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.75x = 1,770.30 × 439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.75x = 778,719.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,719.56/1,179.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.07

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