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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.80, 1,769.88 and 486.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.80, 1,769.88 and 486.84 is: 730.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.80 : 1,769.88 = 486.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.80/1,769.88 = 486.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.80x = 1,769.88 × 486.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.80x = 861,648.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,648.38/1,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.33

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