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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.51, 1,763.57 and 445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.51, 1,763.57 and 445.30 is: 668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.51 : 1,763.57 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.51/1,763.57 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.51x = 1,763.57 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.51x = 785,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,314.43/1,175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.06

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