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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.37, 1,769.43 and 439.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.37, 1,769.43 and 439.79 is: 659.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.37 : 1,769.43 = 439.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.37/1,769.43 = 439.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.37x = 1,769.43 × 439.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.37x = 778,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,166.57/1,180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.26

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