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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.12, 1,764.24 and 445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.12, 1,764.24 and 445.76 is: 668.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.12 : 1,764.24 = 445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.12/1,764.24 = 445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.12x = 1,764.24 × 445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.12x = 786,418.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,418.80/1,176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.66

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