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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.68, 1,765.01 and 446.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.68, 1,765.01 and 446.25 is: 669.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.68 : 1,765.01 = 446.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.68/1,765.01 = 446.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.68x = 1,765.01 × 446.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.68x = 787,639.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,639.61/1,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.38

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