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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.16, 1,766.22 and 448.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.16, 1,766.22 and 448.26 is: 672.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.16 : 1,766.22 = 448.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.16/1,766.22 = 448.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.16x = 1,766.22 × 448.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.16x = 791,725.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,725.78/1,178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.00

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