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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.16, 1,764.22 and 445.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.16, 1,764.22 and 445.79 is: 668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.16 : 1,764.22 = 445.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.16/1,764.22 = 445.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.16x = 1,764.22 × 445.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.16x = 786,471.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,471.63/1,176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.68

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