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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.26, 1,769.51 and 399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.26, 1,769.51 and 399.78 is: 599.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.26 : 1,769.51 = 399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.26/1,769.51 = 399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.26x = 1,769.51 × 399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.26x = 707,412.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,412.71/1,180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.37

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