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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.68, 1,768.08 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.68, 1,768.08 and 448.32 is: 672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.68 : 1,768.08 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.68/1,768.08 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.68x = 1,768.08 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.68x = 792,656.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,656.79/1,178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.50

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