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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.84, 1,768.23 and 485.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.84, 1,768.23 and 485.72 is: 727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.84 : 1,768.23 = 485.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.84/1,768.23 = 485.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.84x = 1,768.23 × 485.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.84x = 858,864.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,864.68/1,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.95

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