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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.70, 1,764.03 and 446.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.70, 1,764.03 and 446.21 is: 668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.70 : 1,764.03 = 446.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.70/1,764.03 = 446.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.70x = 1,764.03 × 446.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.70x = 787,127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,127.83/1,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.93

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