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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.61, 1,766.75 and 447.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.61, 1,766.75 and 447.26 is: 671.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.61 : 1,766.75 = 447.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.61/1,766.75 = 447.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.61x = 1,766.75 × 447.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.61x = 790,185.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,185.53/1,177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.01

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