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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.58, 1,765.68 and 447.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.58, 1,765.68 and 447.21 is: 670.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.58 : 1,765.68 = 447.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.58/1,765.68 = 447.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.58x = 1,765.68 × 447.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.58x = 789,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,629.75/1,177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.56

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