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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.96, 1,763.38 and 445.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.96, 1,763.38 and 445.07 is: 667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.96 : 1,763.38 = 445.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.96/1,763.38 = 445.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.96x = 1,763.38 × 445.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.96x = 784,827.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,827.54/1,175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.39

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