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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.81, 1,769.43 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.81, 1,769.43 and 449.22 is: 673.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.81 : 1,769.43 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.81/1,769.43 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.81x = 1,769.43 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.81x = 794,863.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,863.34/1,179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.72

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