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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.38, 1,764.23 and 446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.38, 1,764.23 and 446.56 is: 669.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.38 : 1,764.23 = 446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.38/1,764.23 = 446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.38x = 1,764.23 × 446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.38x = 787,834.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,834.55/1,177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.14

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