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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.05, 1,765.64 and 446.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.05, 1,765.64 and 446.61 is: 669.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.05 : 1,765.64 = 446.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.05/1,765.64 = 446.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.05x = 1,765.64 × 446.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.05x = 788,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,541.42/1,177.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.93

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