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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.88, 1,763.48 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.88, 1,763.48 and 446.06 is: 668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.88 : 1,763.48 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.88/1,763.48 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.88x = 1,763.48 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.88x = 786,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,617.89/1,176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.39

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