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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.06, 1,763.39 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.06, 1,763.39 and 445.68 is: 668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.06 : 1,763.39 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.06/1,763.39 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.06x = 1,763.39 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.06x = 785,905.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,905.43/1,176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.25

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