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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.17, 1,769.85 and 477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.17, 1,769.85 and 477.36 is: 715.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.17 : 1,769.85 = 477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.17/1,769.85 = 477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.17x = 1,769.85 × 477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.17x = 844,855.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,855.60/1,180.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.88

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