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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.93, 1,765.40 and 446.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.93, 1,765.40 and 446.31 is: 669.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.93 : 1,765.40 = 446.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.93/1,765.40 = 446.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.93x = 1,765.40 × 446.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.93x = 787,913.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,913.44/1,176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.47

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