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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.72, 1,762.80 and 445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.72, 1,762.80 and 445.20 is: 667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.72 : 1,762.80 = 445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.72/1,762.80 = 445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.72x = 1,762.80 × 445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.72x = 784,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,798.56/1,175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.50

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