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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.41, 1,763.60 and 446.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.41, 1,763.60 and 446.51 is: 669.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.41 : 1,763.60 = 446.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.41/1,763.60 = 446.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.41x = 1,763.60 × 446.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.41x = 787,453.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,453.99/1,176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.37

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