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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.46, 1,769.26 and 439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.46, 1,769.26 and 439.47 is: 658.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.46 : 1,769.26 = 439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.46/1,769.26 = 439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.46x = 1,769.26 × 439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.46x = 777,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,536.69/1,180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.67

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