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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.56, 1,764.96 and 436.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.56, 1,764.96 and 436.37 is: 654.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.56 : 1,764.96 = 436.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.56/1,764.96 = 436.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.56x = 1,764.96 × 436.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.56x = 770,164.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,164.59/1,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.59

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