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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.99, 1,768.46 and 485.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.99, 1,768.46 and 485.88 is: 728.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.99 : 1,768.46 = 485.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.99/1,768.46 = 485.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.99x = 1,768.46 × 485.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.99x = 859,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,250.50/1,179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.18

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