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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.26, 1,769.85 and 439.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.26, 1,769.85 and 439.35 is: 658.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.26 : 1,769.85 = 439.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.26/1,769.85 = 439.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.26x = 1,769.85 × 439.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.26x = 777,583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,583.60/1,180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.82

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