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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.97, 1,766.97 and 447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.97, 1,766.97 and 447.68 is: 670.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.97 : 1,766.97 = 447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.97/1,766.97 = 447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.97x = 1,766.97 × 447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.97x = 791,028.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,028.29/1,178.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.95

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