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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.01, 1,766.34 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.01, 1,766.34 and 447.19 is: 670.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.01 : 1,766.34 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.01/1,766.34 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.01x = 1,766.34 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.01x = 789,885.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,885.17/1,178.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.53

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