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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.65, 1,766.73 and 447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.65, 1,766.73 and 447.24 is: 670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.65 : 1,766.73 = 447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.65/1,766.73 = 447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.65x = 1,766.73 × 447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.65x = 790,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,152.33/1,177.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.96

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