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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.17, 1,779.43 and 445.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.17, 1,779.43 and 445.72 is: 668.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.17 : 1,779.43 = 445.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.17/1,779.43 = 445.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.17x = 1,779.43 × 445.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.17x = 793,127.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,127.54/1,186.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.65

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