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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.60, 1,766.38 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.60, 1,766.38 and 447.16 is: 670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.60 : 1,766.38 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.60/1,766.38 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.60x = 1,766.38 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.60x = 789,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,854.48/1,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.73

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