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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.55, 1,766.61 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.55, 1,766.61 and 447.12 is: 670.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.55 : 1,766.61 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.55/1,766.61 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.55x = 1,766.61 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.55x = 789,886.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,886.66/1,178.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.22

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