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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.56, 1,764.47 and 406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.56, 1,764.47 and 406.88 is: 610.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.56 : 1,764.47 = 406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.56/1,764.47 = 406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.56x = 1,764.47 × 406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.56x = 717,919.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,919.75/1,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.19

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