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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.64, 1,765.26 and 446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.64, 1,765.26 and 446.22 is: 669.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.64 : 1,765.26 = 446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.64/1,765.26 = 446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.64x = 1,765.26 × 446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.64x = 787,694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,694.32/1,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.45

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