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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.21, 1,764.27 and 560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.21, 1,764.27 and 560.16 is: 840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.21 : 1,764.27 = 560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.21/1,764.27 = 560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.21x = 1,764.27 × 560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.21x = 988,273.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,273.48/1,176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.22

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