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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.59, 1,770.27 and 439.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.59, 1,770.27 and 439.90 is: 659.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.59 : 1,770.27 = 439.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.59/1,770.27 = 439.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.59x = 1,770.27 × 439.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.59x = 778,735.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,735.70/1,180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.62

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