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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.84, 1,768.80 and 486.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.84, 1,768.80 and 486.84 is: 729.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.84 : 1,768.80 = 486.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.84/1,768.80 = 486.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.84x = 1,768.80 × 486.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.84x = 861,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,122.59/1,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.86

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