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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.68, 1,763.52 and 445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.68, 1,763.52 and 445.87 is: 668.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.68 : 1,763.52 = 445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.68/1,763.52 = 445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.68x = 1,763.52 × 445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.68x = 786,300.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,300.66/1,175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.81

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