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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.01, 1,769.45 and 399.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.01, 1,769.45 and 399.87 is: 599.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.01 : 1,769.45 = 399.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.01/1,769.45 = 399.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.01x = 1,769.45 × 399.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.01x = 707,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,547.97/1,180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.61

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