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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.07, 1,766.16 and 447.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.07, 1,766.16 and 447.45 is: 670.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.07 : 1,766.16 = 447.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.07/1,766.16 = 447.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.07x = 1,766.16 × 447.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.07x = 790,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,268.29/1,178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.82

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