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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.91, 1,769.79 and 399.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.91, 1,769.79 and 399.85 is: 599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.91 : 1,769.79 = 399.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.91/1,769.79 = 399.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.91x = 1,769.79 × 399.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.91x = 707,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,650.53/1,179.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.75

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