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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.90, 1,769.38 and 357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.90, 1,769.38 and 357.89 is: 536.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.90 : 1,769.38 = 357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.90/1,769.38 = 357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.90x = 1,769.38 × 357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.90x = 633,233.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,233.67/1,179.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.68

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