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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.88, 1,767.42 and 447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.88, 1,767.42 and 447.92 is: 672.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.88 : 1,767.42 = 447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.88/1,767.42 = 447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.88x = 1,767.42 × 447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.88x = 791,662.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,662.77/1,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.11

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