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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.21, 1,767.56 and 447.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.21, 1,767.56 and 447.86 is: 671.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.21 : 1,767.56 = 447.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.21/1,767.56 = 447.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.21x = 1,767.56 × 447.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.21x = 791,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,621.60/1,178.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.88

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