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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.37, 1,764.86 and 445.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.37, 1,764.86 and 445.55 is: 668.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.37 : 1,764.86 = 445.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.37/1,764.86 = 445.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.37x = 1,764.86 × 445.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.37x = 786,336.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,336.01/1,176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.44

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