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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.24, 1,764.12 and 445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.24, 1,764.12 and 445.56 is: 668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.24 : 1,764.12 = 445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.24/1,764.12 = 445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.24x = 1,764.12 × 445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.24x = 786,021.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,021.31/1,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.25

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