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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.84, 1,766.82 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.84, 1,766.82 and 447.16 is: 670.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.84 : 1,766.82 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.84/1,766.82 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.84x = 1,766.82 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.84x = 790,051.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,051.23/1,177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.76

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