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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.56, 1,763.59 and 445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.56, 1,763.59 and 445.12 is: 667.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.56 : 1,763.59 = 445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.56/1,763.59 = 445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.56x = 1,763.59 × 445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.56x = 785,009.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,009.18/1,175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.77

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