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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.91, 1,765.85 and 448.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.91, 1,765.85 and 448.01 is: 671.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.91 : 1,765.85 = 448.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.91/1,765.85 = 448.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.91x = 1,765.85 × 448.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.91x = 791,107.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,107.39/1,177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.62

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