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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.91, 1,766.63 and 447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.91, 1,766.63 and 447.56 is: 671.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.91 : 1,766.63 = 447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.91/1,766.63 = 447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.91x = 1,766.63 × 447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.91x = 790,665.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,665.21/1,177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.25

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