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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.80, 1,764.52 and 445.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.80, 1,764.52 and 445.91 is: 668.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.80 : 1,764.52 = 445.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.80/1,764.52 = 445.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.80x = 1,764.52 × 445.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.80x = 786,807.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,807.18/1,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.60

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