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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.88, 1,767.30 and 447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.88, 1,767.30 and 447.94 is: 671.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.88 : 1,767.30 = 447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.88/1,767.30 = 447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.88x = 1,767.30 × 447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.88x = 791,644.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,644.36/1,178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.52

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