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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.45, 1,770.24 and 439.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.45, 1,770.24 and 439.89 is: 659.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.45 : 1,770.24 = 439.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.45/1,770.24 = 439.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.45x = 1,770.24 × 439.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.45x = 778,702.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,702.02/1,180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.67

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