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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.56, 1,765.32 and 446.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.56, 1,765.32 and 446.35 is: 669.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.56 : 1,765.32 = 446.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.56/1,765.32 = 446.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.56x = 1,765.32 × 446.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.56x = 787,950.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,950.58/1,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.71

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