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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.94, 1,765.20 and 446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.94, 1,765.20 and 446.32 is: 669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.94 : 1,765.20 = 446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.94/1,765.20 = 446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.94x = 1,765.20 × 446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.94x = 787,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,844.06/1,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.40

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