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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.81, 1,765.78 and 446.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.81, 1,765.78 and 446.98 is: 670.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.81 : 1,765.78 = 446.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.81/1,765.78 = 446.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.81x = 1,765.78 × 446.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.81x = 789,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,268.34/1,177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.12

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