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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.65, 1,765.28 and 560.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.65, 1,765.28 and 560.35 is: 840.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.65 : 1,765.28 = 560.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.65/1,765.28 = 560.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.65x = 1,765.28 × 560.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.65x = 989,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,171.64/1,176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.67

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