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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.26, 1,763.33 and 560.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.26, 1,763.33 and 560.70 is: 840.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.26 : 1,763.33 = 560.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.26/1,763.33 = 560.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.26x = 1,763.33 × 560.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.26x = 988,696.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,696.33/1,176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.55

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