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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.11, 1,765.02 and 445.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.11, 1,765.02 and 445.69 is: 668.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.11 : 1,765.02 = 445.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.11/1,765.02 = 445.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.11x = 1,765.02 × 445.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.11x = 786,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,651.76/1,176.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.86

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