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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.06, 1,765.85 and 446.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.06, 1,765.85 and 446.62 is: 670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.06 : 1,765.85 = 446.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.06/1,765.85 = 446.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.06x = 1,765.85 × 446.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.06x = 788,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,663.93/1,177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.03

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