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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.40, 1,763.56 and 446.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.40, 1,763.56 and 446.49 is: 669.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.40 : 1,763.56 = 446.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.40/1,763.56 = 446.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.40x = 1,763.56 × 446.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.40x = 787,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,411.90/1,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.34

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