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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.88, 1,769.88 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.88, 1,769.88 and 449.32 is: 674.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.88 : 1,769.88 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.88/1,769.88 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.88x = 1,769.88 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.88x = 795,242.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,242.48/1,179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.00

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