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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.81, 1,766.31 and 560.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.81, 1,766.31 and 560.94 is: 841.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.81 : 1,766.31 = 560.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.81/1,766.31 = 560.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.81x = 1,766.31 × 560.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.81x = 990,793.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,793.93/1,176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.93

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