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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.83, 1,766.75 and 447.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.83, 1,766.75 and 447.23 is: 670.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.83 : 1,766.75 = 447.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.83/1,766.75 = 447.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.83x = 1,766.75 × 447.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.83x = 790,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,145.78/1,177.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.85

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