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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.60, 1,764.42 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.60, 1,764.42 and 445.80 is: 668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.60 : 1,764.42 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.60/1,764.42 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.60x = 1,764.42 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.60x = 786,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,578.44/1,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.52

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