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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.81, 1,765.52 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.81, 1,765.52 and 446.40 is: 669.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.81 : 1,765.52 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.81/1,765.52 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.81x = 1,765.52 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.81x = 788,125.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,125.90/1,176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.71

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