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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.72, 1,765.80 and 447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.72, 1,765.80 and 447.20 is: 670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.72 : 1,765.80 = 447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.72/1,765.80 = 447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.72x = 1,765.80 × 447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.72x = 789,665.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,665.76/1,177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.50

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