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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.22, 1,764.81 and 446.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.22, 1,764.81 and 446.33 is: 669.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.22 : 1,764.81 = 446.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.22/1,764.81 = 446.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.22x = 1,764.81 × 446.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.22x = 787,678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,678.82/1,177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.10

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