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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.52, 1,765.58 and 447.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.52, 1,765.58 and 447.15 is: 670.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.52 : 1,765.58 = 447.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.52/1,765.58 = 447.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.52x = 1,765.58 × 447.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.52x = 789,479.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,479.10/1,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.46

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