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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.97, 1,766.13 and 446.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.97, 1,766.13 and 446.35 is: 669.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.97 : 1,766.13 = 446.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.97/1,766.13 = 446.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.97x = 1,766.13 × 446.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.97x = 788,312.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,312.13/1,176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.78

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