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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,299.55, 6,449.33 and 1,179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,299.55, 6,449.33 and 1,179.59 is: 1,769.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,299.55 : 6,449.33 = 1,179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,299.55/6,449.33 = 1,179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,299.55x = 6,449.33 × 1,179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,299.55x = 7,607,589.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,607,589.70/4,299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.39

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