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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.83, 1,766.34 and 447.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.83, 1,766.34 and 447.62 is: 671.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.83 : 1,766.34 = 447.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.83/1,766.34 = 447.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.83x = 1,766.34 × 447.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.83x = 790,640.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,640.28/1,177.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.27

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