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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.77, 1,762.44 and 445.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.77, 1,762.44 and 445.03 is: 667.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.77 : 1,762.44 = 445.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.77/1,762.44 = 445.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.77x = 1,762.44 × 445.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.77x = 784,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,338.67/1,175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.09

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