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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.15, 1,767.48 and 447.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.15, 1,767.48 and 447.74 is: 671.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.15 : 1,767.48 = 447.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.15/1,767.48 = 447.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.15x = 1,767.48 × 447.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.15x = 791,371.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,371.50/1,178.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.71

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